Top Vik Attractions & Museums

Hiking on a glacier can be difficult to accomplish on your own. Skip the hassle of planning logistics when you book this half-day small-group hiking tour around southern Iceland's Sólheimajökull glacier. Follow your hiking guide over the rugged terrain and learn about the glacial formation as you walk. All necessary equipment and safety briefings are provided.

Get up close and personal with an Icelandic glacier on this small-group tour in Solheimajokull. Fun for climbers of any level of experience, the tour includes instruction in ice climbing technique from your local guide, who will also point out glacier features like crevasses and moulins. Over the course of about 4.5 hours, you’ll have plenty of time to build on your skills and explore several different parts of the glacier.

Admission is valid for the entire day of visit. Learn about the world´s first beluga and puffin sanctuary.

Want to travel back in time? At Keldur you can experience how Icelanders lived in the past. For centuries, turf houses were the homes of the majority of Icelanders. The turf farm at Keldur is an excellent example of old Icelandic architecture, that blends seamlessly into the natural landscape. Keldur is one of the largest preserved turf farms in south Iceland, owned by The National Museum of Iceland. Book your visit into the past and discover Icelandic history.

The movie gives a fantastic insight into life close to volcanoes and their massive powers. It also shows how people and animals interact differently with different eruptions.