One thousand years ago, Viking mariners set sail from the shores of Iceland, and reached the unknown coast of North America. The legend of that discovery lived on in Icelandic folkore for generations, and now will be properly celebrated in a magnificent exhibition hall called Vikingaheimar (Viking World).
Located five minutes from the international airport in Reykjanesbær, Vikingaheimar houses the replica Viking ship Íslendingur, which sailed to North America during the summer of 2000. Visitors will be allowed to go on board Íslendingur, look out over the magnificent view of the bay through the museum windows, and imagine the exhilarating feeling of voyaging across the open ocean.
The exhibition will feature artifacts on loan from nine different museums, both original artifacts and museum replicas, texts, photographs, and audio-visual displays. Computer monitors througout the museum will encourage visitors to discover details about the ship and hear commentary from the captain on his experience.
Located five minutes from the international airport in Reykjanesbær, Vikingaheimar houses the replica Viking ship Íslendingur, which sailed to North America during the summer of 2000. Visitors will be allowed to go on board Íslendingur, look out over the magnificent view of the bay through the museum windows, and imagine the exhilarating feeling of voyaging across the open ocean.
The exhibition will feature artifacts on loan from nine different museums, both original artifacts and museum replicas, texts, photographs, and audio-visual displays. Computer monitors througout the museum will encourage visitors to discover details about the ship and hear commentary from the captain on his experience.
On June 17, Vikingaheimar will welcome dignitaries and townspeople as part of the celebration of Icelandic Independence Day, complete with Viking style food and entertainment. (For more information: www.vikingaheimar.com)
