Viking World Tours and Tickets

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Tickets for Viking World currently cost 3,420 kronur for adults, 2,160 kronurs for seniors and students, and kids under 12 enter for free with a paying adult. Note these prices are available when booking online, and are 10 percent more expensive if bought on the day.

Viking World is located in the town of Njarðvík on southwest Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, around a 45-minute drive from Reykjavik. It’s less than a 10-minute drive from Keflavik International Airport or 20 minutes by car from the Blue Lagoon.

The main attraction at Viking World is the Íslendingur (the Icelander), an exact replica of the 9th-century Viking ship Gokstad, which is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. The Icelander was built in 1996, and in 2000 it embarked on a voyage from Iceland to New York. There are also a variety of exhibits that explore the history of the Vikings.

Yes, Viking World is suitable for children. Younger visitors can have fun by browsing the exhibits and seeing the replica Viking ship. There’s also a café where you can stop for meals and snacks.

Yes, there is a gift shop at Viking World. The museum’s on-site souvenir store sells Icelandic-themed items including clothing, such as woolen sweaters, and jewelry. The store also has books related to the museum’s Viking exhibits, including versions of the Icelandic sagas.