Sights · Our pick in Reykjavík
Whales of Iceland
Life-size whales
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Whales of Iceland
Whales of Iceland, at Grandi, shows life-size models of the whales found in Icelandic waters, with an audio guide; it calls itself the largest whale museum in Europe.
Why it's on our list
- Life-size models
- Audio guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Whales of Iceland before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Whales of Iceland, as the crow flies.
- The Reykjavik EDITION1.0 km12 min walk
- Apótek Hotel1.1 km13 min walk
- Hotel Borg1.1 km14 min walk
- Kvosin Downtown Hotel1.1 km14 min walk
- Hotel Reykjavík Saga1.2 km15 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Whales of Iceland are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Harpa950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- National Museum1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Hallgrímskirkja1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Perlan3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Sky Lagoon4.4 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Keflavík Airport38 kmCar or taxi 81 min
Bus terminals
- BSÍ bus terminal2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Hlemmur2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min