Local Travel Agency Fantastic Fjords is a local Travel Agency in Ísafjörður. After many years in the Travel and Service industry, both in Reykjavik and New York, we decided to move to the Westfjords of Iceland and start our own company in early 2016. Focus on Soft Travel with culinary touch, history and culture and mix and mingle with the …
MINK Viking Portrait
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 …
Old Icelandic Books
Unique access to Icelandic ancient books Old Icelandic Books offers a rare cultural experience where guests explore Icelandic ancient books and manuscripts in an intimate and hands-on way. The visit is based on one of the most remarkable private collections in Iceland, giving guests the chance to hold history literally in their own hands. The collector guides guests through the …
Dalir District
History and nature The Dalir District is a region where history and nature meet in a unique way. Here you can trace the footsteps of early settlers and the stories of the Icelandic Sagas, while also enjoying tranquillity, diverse outdoor activities and a warm local community. Dalir offers an experience that blends cultural heritage with natural beauty – a place …
Upper Árnessýsla Region
The Upper Árnessýsla Region is a place where nature, culture and adventure meet. Here you will find famous highlights and lesser-known gems, diverse activities and unique experiences suitable for all ages. Nature, culture and adventure Welcome to the Upper Árnessýsla Region, where natural beauty blends with captivating culture and unforgettable adventures. The area offers numerous interesting places to visit – …
Vatnsdalur and Þingeyri
History, nature and cultural heritage Vatnsdalur and Þingeyri offer a unique connection to nature, history and culture – ideal for anyone interested in Icelandic heritage. Vatnsdalur – natural gem and setting of an Icelandic saga Vatnsdalur is a 25 km long valley in Húnaþing vestra, known for its diverse landscape and historical significance. According to Landnámabók, Ingimundur the Old Þorsteinsson …
Herjólfstown Westman Islands
A living Viking story in Herjólfsdalur Herjólfstown Westman Islands is a reconstructed turf farm and a living exhibition. Visitors experience everyday Viking life around the year 900. The exhibition is based on archaeological findings, historical research and accounts from Landnámabók. It combines culture, craftsmanship and nature in a unique experience. About the exhibition and the reconstructed farm Herjólfstown Westman Islands …
Oddi in Rangárvellir
Historic site, church centre and chieftain’s seat Oddi in Rangárvellir is one of Iceland’s most significant historical sites. It has been a church site since the early Christian period. It was also the ancient seat of the Oddi chieftains and scholars. The farm stands on a green point between Ytri-Rangá, Eystri-Rangá and Þverá. For centuries it was a major estate …
Skálinn – Viking Center
A Viking Journey into the Past in Þingeyri Skálinn – Viking Centre in Þingeyri invites visitors to step into the world of the early settlers and experience the daily life of the Vikings in an engaging and hands‑on way. Guests can dress in hand‑sewn Viking‑age clothing, bake bread over an open fire, and learn about the customs and traditions of …
Viking World
Viking History and Seafaring Traditions Viking World on the Reykjanes Peninsula is an impressive, educational museum where visitors can explore Viking history, the seafaring traditions of the Norse people and their culture through engaging visual exhibitions. The museum’s centrepiece is the Viking ship Íslendingur, built by master craftsman Gunnar Marel Eggertsson from the Westman Islands. The ship gained international attention …
Hofsstaðir Historic Park
Archaeology and History of Hofsstaðir Hofsstaðir in Garðabær is a key settlement‑era archaeological site. A large longhouse stood here from the settlement period until the 12th century. Excavations began in 1994 and revealed extensive, well‑preserved remains. These remains show how housing, daily life and society developed in early Iceland. The Settlement Longhouse at Hofsstaðir The longhouse at Hofsstaðir dates from …
Rimmugýgur Viking Club
Iceland’s Oldest Active Viking Club The Viking Club Rimmugýgur in Hafnarfjörður is the oldest and largest active Viking organisation in Iceland. Founded in 1997, the club takes its name from the famous axe of Skarphéðinn Njálsson in the Saga of Burnt Njáll. It aims to promote interest in the Viking Age, its culture and the origins of the Icelandic people …
The Settlement Exhibition in Aðalstræti
The Story Comes Alive Through Multimedia and Technology The Settlement Exhibition in Aðalstræti is based on archaeological research in the centre of Reykjavík. Visitors learn about the earliest settlement in the area. A 10th‑century longhouse ruin at Aðalstræti 16 is the heart of the exhibition. It was discovered during construction at the corner of Aðalstræti and Túngata. North of the …
National Museum of Iceland
Discover Iceland’s Cultural Heritage The National Museum of Iceland preserves and communicates 1,200 years of the nation’s history through living exhibitions, artifacts, and narratives that reflect the development of society from the settlement era to the present day. The permanent exhibition „A Nation is Born – Culture and Society over 1,200 Years“ In this popular permanent exhibition, visitors can explore …
Saga Museum
Experience Iceland’s Dramatic History The Saga Museum at Grandagarður offers a unique journey through the dramatic events of Icelandic history. Historical figures such as Gissur Þorvaldsson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir and Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði come to life in a vivid way. Wax figures, sets and an audio guide draw visitors into the past. A visit to the Saga Museum appeals to tourists, families …
The Commonwealth Farm
The stately farm Stöng used to stand in the fertile Þjórsárdalur valley, until a disastrous eruption from volcano Hekla in 1104 destroyed it. However, the longhouse was preserved under layers of ash. When it was excavated and studied by archaeologists, it provided valuable historical information about life during the Icelandic Commonwealth in 11th–century Iceland. The Commonwealth Farm which is located …
Thingvellir National Park
A Historic Heart of the Icelandic Nation Thingvellir National Park is one of Iceland’s most important historical sites. Here, the story of the nation and the land comes together in a unique way. The Alþingi, Iceland’s national assembly, was founded at Thingvellir in the year 930 and met here for nearly nine centuries. Many key events in Icelandic history took …
The Settlement Centre
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes takes visitors on a magical journey through Egil’s saga and the story of Iceland’s settlement; two interesting exhibitions. The Egil´s exhibition is dedicated to Egill Skallagrímsson, poet, warrior, and one of the Icelandic sagas’ most colorful characters in the 10th century. The exhibition takes visitors through the magical and mythical storyline of Egil’s saga. Scenes …
Eiríksstaðir
Warm yourself up by the long fire in the reconstructed longhouse in Eiríksstaðir and listen to a storyteller in Viking clothing tell about the inhabitants. The place can be called the „cradle of new worlds“ because it was here that Eirik The Red built a farm and started a family with his wife Þjóðhildur. Eirik was later the first Norseman to settle …
The Leif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson Center in Búðardalur in Dalir is edicated to explorer Leif the Lucky and his father Eric the Red. The exhibiton traces the Saga of the Greenlanders and the Saga of Erik the Red, documenting their discoveries of parts of Greenland and North America. According to the tale, Leif arrived in America in the year 1000 AD, about …
Museum of Prophecies
What does the future behold? Have your fortune told at the Museum of Prophecies in Skagaströnd in Northwest Iceland and learn about Þórdís the fortune-teller, the place’s first named inhabitant. Þórdís was not only known for her supernatural abilities, but she was also the foster mother of Þorvaldur the far traveller, Iceland’s first missionary, and her name appears in a …
1238: The Battle of Iceland
Visit 1238 – The Battle of Iceland Virtual and Augmented Reality Museum, and participate in the largest battle in Iceland’s history. Step into history and participate in the Battle of Örlygsstaðir immersive exhibition that takes you through some dramatic and violent Icelandic Sagas in a new and exciting way! The VR museum is located in Sauðárkrókur in North Iceland, close …
Snorrastofa in Reykholt
A Cultural Centre on a Historic Site Snorrastofa in Reykholt is a cultural and medieval research centre dedicated to the legacy of Snorri Sturluson. The centre stands on one of Iceland’s most important historical sites and connects visitors with medieval culture, storytelling traditions and local heritage. Snorrastofa in Reykholt aims to make history and research accessible to all who visit …