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

雷克雅未克海事博物馆

reykjavik-maritime-museum是capital-region的文化景点，为游客提供深入了解冰岛丰富历史和遗产的机会。探索迷人的展览，了解该国独特的文化、传统和生活方式。

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 雷克雅未克海事博物馆

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

雷克雅未克海事博物馆于 2005 年开放，位于该市老港区的一座前鱼类冷冻厂内。该建筑本身反映了渔业在 20 世纪雷克雅未克发展中的重要性。该博物馆通过有关捕鱼技术、港口生活和鳕鱼战争的展览来保护冰岛的海洋遗产。一个重要亮点是海岸警卫队船只 Óðinn，它在 20 世纪中叶与英国的争端中为保护冰岛的捕鱼限制发挥了重要作用。

该博物馆位于旧港，探索冰岛与海洋的紧密联系。展品包括渔船、水手的故事以及渔业的发展。

Folklore

Story & Folklore

雷克雅未克海事博物馆位于历史悠久的老港区，讲述了冰岛与海洋的深厚联系的故事。几个世纪以来，渔业塑造了这个国家的经济、文化和日常生活，博物馆通过精彩的展览和保存完好的船只来展示这段历史。游客可以探索有关冰岛渔业发展、渔民生活以及雷克雅未克从沿海小定居点转变为现代港口城市的展览。博物馆的亮点之一是海岸警卫队船只 Óðinn，它在冰岛和英国之间的鳕鱼战争中发挥了重要作用。该博物馆让您真实地了解冰岛的海洋遗产，并深入了解海洋在历史上如何影响该国的生存和身份。

💡 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

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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.