War and Peace Museum - Tour

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)

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
We have a small coffee house where you can buy coffee and cakes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hlaðir
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
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    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. There is also a coffee house with cakes and more , that are home baked. Next to the museum is a swimming pool that is great to have a swim in.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
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