Step into the Viking Age on Laugavegur

Mink Viking Portrait at Laugavegur 11 offers a unique photo and cultural experience. Guests step into the Viking Age in a custom-built studio in downtown Reykjavík. Visitors wear handcrafted costumes, carry real weapons and are photographed by experts with film industry experience. The experience has topped TripAdvisor for over a decade and holds a 4.9-star rating for quality and atmosphere.

Handcrafted Viking costumes and weapons

All costumes and props at Mink Viking Portrait are selected or made in the studio’s own workshop. Linen and wool tunics, fur-lined cloaks, leather belts, bronze buckles, armour and forged steel weapons are tailored to each guest. The goal is to recreate the look of Norse settlers in the 10th century. This is not simple dress-up but a vivid historical experience that attracts filmmakers and travellers worldwide.

Norse history and mythology brought to life

Icelandic photographers and stylists guide each visit. They share stories from the sagas and explain Norse beliefs, daily life and the settlement of Iceland. Guests learn about the cultural heritage that still shapes Iceland today. Many describe the visit as “much more than a photo shoot.” It becomes a personal and educational journey into the past.

Private indoor experience in downtown Reykjavík

Mink Viking Portrait is fully indoors and offers private, pre-booked sessions. This makes the visit a safe choice in any weather. Guests can easily combine the experience with a walk through the city or a visit to Harpa or Hallgrímskirkja.

For couples, families and groups

The studio welcomes guests of all ages and adjusts costumes and poses to each group. Couples receive guidance for both elegant and powerful poses. Families get costumes suited to everyone. Individuals, couples and small groups enjoy the same private setting as larger groups. Fixed prices for groups of one to eight make booking simple. Larger groups can request a quote.

Digital photos and keepsakes to remember

Each session includes dozens of photos taken in the custom studio. Images are delivered in high resolution on the same day or within 24 hours. Guests can order prints, mugs and other keepsakes shipped worldwide. Gift vouchers are available year-round and valid for 18 months.

Visiting Mink Viking Portrait

The studio is on the 2nd floor at Laugavegur 11, close to Reykjavík’s main landmarks. Booking is essential, especially in summer and when cruise ships are in port. You can book at mink.is and make changes with at least 24 hours’ notice. Please let us know if you need help with the stairs.

Ten ideas for activities in Reykjavík and surroundings

1. Take a boat tour from Reykjavík harbour: go whale watching, see puffins or northern lights, try sea angling or sail to Viðey.
2. Visit The Saga Museum, Whales of Iceland and then FlyOver Iceland in Grandi, where you can experience Iceland’s natural wonders in an immersive virtual flight.
3. Explore the lively harbour area in Grandi with galleries, shops and restaurants.
4. Visit The Settlement Exhibition in Aðalstræti, the Reykjavík Museum of Photography and the Reykjavík Art Museum.
5. Take a walking tour around Reykjavík and see historic buildings and landmarks such as Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa and Reykjavík City Hall.
6. Stroll through the wooded Öskjuhlíð hill and visit the exhibitions at Perlan, including the ice cave and northern lights show.
7. Go on a bike ride and discover nature around the capital area, including the coastline and Grótta lighthouse, Fossvogsdalur and Elliðaárdalur.
8. Go for a swim! Try one of the many swimming pools in the capital area or sea swimming at Nauthólsvík. The newest bathing spot is Sky Lagoon in Kópavogur.
9. Hike in the nearby mountains, such as Úlfarsfell, Mosfell, Helgafell, Esja or Vífilsfell.
10. If you visit in winter, head to the ski areas in Bláfjöll and Skálafell, about a 30-minute drive from Reykjavík.