Viking World

Related places

• Stekkjarkot
• The Church in Innri-Njarðvík
• Reykjanes Heritage museum

Towns & Villages

• Reykjanesbaer

Vikingaheimar is home to the viking ship Íslendingur (the Icelander) that sailed to New York in the year 2000 to celebrate Iceland‘s central role in the discovery of North America 1000 years earlier. Vikingaheimar offers 5 different exhibitions: VIKINGS OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC The Story of the Viking Expansion across the North Atlantic. The exhibition was produced in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution in USA. THE VIKING SHIP ÍSLENDINGUR The ship is an exact replica of a ninth-century viking ship and was sailed across the Atlantic in the year 2000 as a part of the millenial celebration of Leifur Eiríksson´s journey to the New World. THE SETTLEMENT OF ICELAND Archaeological findings from the Suðurnes Region. Remains from the oldest occupation on Reykjanes peninsula. FATE OF THE GODS Exhibition on Norse mythology and myths. The world of the Gods vividly appears through visual arts, storytelling and music. The exhibition is put together by reputable Icelandic contemporary artists and experts in Nordic studies to form an impressive and modern work of art about ancient cultural heritage. Open every day from 07:00 – 18:00. For more information go to www.vikingaheimar.is or phone 422-2000.