Can you go onboard the ship Óðinn?

Yes. Visitors can explore the historic Coast Guard vessel Óðinn located outside the museum.

Is the museum suitable for families?

Yes. Interactive exhibits and ship access make the museum suitable for children and families.

Is Reykjavík Maritime Museum near the city centre?

Yes. It is located in the Old Harbour area within walking distance from central Reykjavík.

Iceland/capital-region

Museo Marítimo de Reykjavík

Museo en el Puerto Viejo que documenta la historia marítima y pesquera de Islandia.

At a Glance

Visit time

60–90 minutes

Best season

Open year-round and ideal to visit during cold or rainy weather as an indoor cultural stop.

Access

Located in Reykjavík Old Harbour within walking distance from Harpa Concert Hall and the city centre.

GPS

64.1533, -21.9486

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About

About Museo Marítimo de Reykjavík

Museo en el Puerto Viejo que documenta la historia marítima y pesquera de Islandia.

Board the Óðinn coast guard ship — the vessel famously deployed during the Cod Wars with Britain in the 1970s.

Photos

Photo Gallery

Background

History & Background

La historia de Reykjavík Maritime Museum está profundamente arraigada en el patrimonio islandés. Este sitio ha sido significativo durante siglos. A lo largo de los años, ha sido testigo de numerosos eventos históricos y continúa siendo un sitio de importancia cultural. Las tradiciones y leyendas asociadas con este lugar se han transmitido de generación en generación.

Reykjavík Maritime Museum es un museo fascinante en Islandia. Este lugar ofrece una experiencia única. Los visitantes encontrarán paisajes únicos y oportunidades para fotografías memorables.

Folklore

Story & Folklore

El Museo Marítimo se encuentra en un antiguo edificio de la guardia costera en el Puerto Viejo. El museo documenta la historia pesquera y marítima de Islandia con barcos, exhibiciones sobre las Guerras del Bacalao y barco patrulla de la guardia costera Óðinn.

💡 Did You Know?

During the 'Cod Wars' (1958–1976) Iceland extended its fishing limits from 4 to 200 nautical miles, a move that fundamentally changed international maritime law and secured Iceland's economic future.

Local Legend

Life Shaped by the Sea

For centuries the ocean has been central to Icelandic survival. Fishing routes, coastal settlements, and maritime traditions shaped the nation’s development. Reykjavík Maritime Museum tells the story of how the sea influenced Iceland’s economy, culture, and identity from early settlement to modern times.

Culture

Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

icelandic saga

Engey

Engey is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Njáls saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.

icelandic saga

Reykjavík

Reykjavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.