Whales of Iceland is a whale exhibition in the Grandi harbour district of Reykjavik, a short walk from downtown. It is described as the largest whale exhibition in Europe. Inside, the exhibition holds 23 life-size models, including a 25-metre-long blue whale.
What and where Whales of Iceland is
Whales of Iceland is a whale exhibition in the Grandi harbour district of Reykjavik. The location is a short walk from downtown, which makes it straightforward to reach as part of time in the city.
Europe's largest whale exhibition
Whales of Iceland is described as the largest whale exhibition in Europe. The focus is on whales and other marine mammals found in Icelandic waters, presented in an indoor exhibition setting.
The life-size models
The exhibition holds 23 life-size models of whales and other marine mammals found in Icelandic waters. The models include a 25-metre-long blue whale, along with a humpback whale, a sperm whale and an orca.
The audio guide and the visit
A complimentary audio guide is available in more than 12 languages. The exhibition is indoors, so it works as an option in any weather. Compare Whales of Iceland ticket prices across providers before you visit. For live details such as opening information, check the official exhibition site.
Pairing the exhibition with whale watching
The exhibition and boat trips cover the same broad subject from different settings, one indoors in Reykjavik and one out at sea. A Whales of Iceland and whale-watching combo links the two, or you can compare the wider set of whale watching tours.
Prepare for the conditions
If Whales of Iceland Exhibition Reykjavik Guide is part of your plans, use the Iceland Packing List to prepare for Iceland's changeable weather and time outdoors.
