Víkingaheimar
A museum in Njarðvík about the Viking Age and the settlement of Iceland, built around the Viking ship Íslendingur, which sailed to New York in 2000.
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About the museum
Víkingaheimar is in Njarðvík in Reykjanesbær, about a ten-minute drive from Keflavík Airport. The museum opened in spring 2009 and is built around the Viking ship Íslendingur, a replica of a ship from the Viking Age.
Íslendingur sailed from Reykjavík on 17 June 2000 and arrived in New York on 5 October that year. The route ran through Brattahlíð in Greenland and L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, the only confirmed Norse settlement on the North American mainland. The ship has since found its place in the museum.
The museum's exhibitions include Norse objects found in archaeological excavations across areas settled by the Norse, an exhibition on the Vikings of the North Atlantic, and an exhibition on the settlement of Iceland. Visitors are encouraged to allow 60–90 minutes for their visit.
Highlights
- Íslendingur, a Viking ship that sailed to New York in 2000
- Norse objects from archaeological excavations
- An exhibition on the Vikings of the North Atlantic
- An exhibition on the settlement of Iceland
- A short distance from Keflavík Airport
Permanent exhibitions
- Íslendingur – A replica of a Viking ship that sailed from Iceland to New York in 2000.
- Víkingar Norður-Atlantshafs – An exhibition on the spread and culture of the Norse people in the North Atlantic.
- Landnám Íslands – An exhibition on the settlement of Iceland in the Viking Age.
- Founded
- 2009
Admission & discounts
| Adults | ISK 3,420 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children under 12 enter free when accompanied by an adult. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –A discount is available on presentation of a valid disability card; the amount is not published. |
| Students & apprentices | –A discount is available on presentation of a valid student card; the amount is not published. |
Taxes and fees are included in the price. A ticket is valid for the museum, Íslendingur, the exhibition on the Vikings of the North Atlantic and the exhibition on the settlement of Iceland. Tickets can be booked online.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, and there is a lift in the building.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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- Stroller-friendly
The museum is accessible for pushchairs, and baby seats are available. Children under 12 enter free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stekkjargata
Bus route 55 runs from Keflavík Airport to the Stekkjargata stop, from where it is a short walk.
By car
Free parking
Free parking at the museum, with space for coaches and motorhomes.
The museum is about a ten-minute drive from Keflavík Airport along Reykjanesbraut (Route 41), and about 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Taxis wait outside the arrivals hall of the airport.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hall will be rented out outside opening hours for dinners, ceremonies, festivals and corporate events, but it is not yet available; you can register your interest.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Allow 60–90 minutes for your visit. Group bookings are made through a dedicated page on the website. |
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