Overview
The War & Peace Museum is only 45 min from Reykjavik. Great option for a day trip.
It is located in Hvalfjörður and is packed with beautiful landscape and history. The War & Peace Museum traces a unique and remarkable history of occupation from 1940 to 1945, a story that transformed a more peaceful countryside into a setting for world events and was crucial to the Allies' victory during World War II. Here you can see an elaborate collection of monuments and memorabilia related to the history of the occupation of Hvalfjörður during these fateful times of turmoil.
The main topics on display at the War & Peace Museum:
USA
Children and Toys
Britain
Nursing
Iceland
Convenience Store
The Icelandic Coast Guard (1926-45)
Security and Defense
Barber Shop
There is also a coffee house with cakes and more , that are home baked.
What's Included
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee We have a small coffee house where you can buy coffee and cakes.
Meeting Location
Hlaðir
604, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hlaðir
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-5574678P1
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