Admission
2,500 ISK
Adults. Discounts for children and seniors. Audio guide included
Saga Museum: Norse History & Wax Figures in Reykjavík
Lifelike wax figures and immersive scenes bringing the Norse sagas and key moments of Icelandic history to life.
Updated February 1, 2026By the Iceland.org Travel Team
Location
Reykjavík
Grandagarður 2 • Grandi harbour district
The Saga Museum is located at Grandagarður 2 in the Grandi harbour district of Reykjavík. The museum recreates 17 pivotal scenes from Icelandic history and the Norse sagas using meticulously crafted silicon wax figures, period-accurate costumes, replica weapons, and atmospheric settings with ambient sounds and dramatic lighting. From the first settler Ingólfur Arnarson arriving in Reykjavík around 874 AD to Snorri Sturluson's assassination in 1241, the museum offers a vivid walk through the most dramatic chapters of Iceland's medieval history.
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Last updated: 2026-02-01
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Opening Hours
10:00–18:00
Daily year-round. Check for holiday closures
Visit Duration
45–75 min
17 historical scenes with full audio narration
What to Expect
Ingólfur Arnarson
The first permanent Norse settler in Iceland, depicted arriving at Reykjavík around 874 AD
Leif Eriksson's Voyage
The scene of Leif the Lucky's expedition to Vinland (North America) around 1000 AD
Christianization of Iceland
The dramatic moment at Þingvellir when Iceland officially adopted Christianity in 1000 AD
Egill Skallagrímsson
The legendary Viking poet and warrior from one of Iceland's most famous sagas
Snorri Sturluson
The great medieval scholar and author of the Prose Edda, depicted at his hot pool in Reykholt
Period Costumes & Weapons
Dress up in Viking helmets and hold replica swords and shields for photos at the end of the tour
Getting There
The Saga Museum is at Grandagarður 2 in the Grandi harbour district, about a 15-minute walk from the city centre along the Old Harbour waterfront. The area is also home to Whales of Iceland, the Marshall House, and the Maritime Museum. Free parking is available nearby. Reykjavík city buses serve the area, and the walk from the city centre passes through the picturesque harbour.
Best Time to Visit
The Saga Museum is open year-round and entirely indoors, making it a great option in any weather. It pairs well with other Grandi-area museums for a full day of indoor exploration. The self-paced audio tour means you can visit at any time without worrying about group schedules. Early afternoon tends to be the busiest period during summer.
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