Take part in Iceland‘s largest battles.
Experience history like never before.
1238 The Battle of Iceland is an immersive exhibition that goes a step beyond the regular history museum. Welcoming to people of all ages the exhibition offers its guests to see and take part in history through virtual reality. Whether visitors have great or no interest in history, the exhibition invites its guests to experience history in a super modern and artful interactive installation.
We are open daily from 08:00 – 18:00.
EXPERIENCE HISTORY
The exhibition revolves around the most famous part of the Icelandic Sagas –
The Sturlung Era (1220 – 1264); the bloodiest and most violent era in Icelandic history.
Sturlunga recreated with interactive technology brings to life, in a fascinating vision, Iceland’s most dramatic clash of family clans and the fatal civil war that ended Iceland’s independence.
VIRTUAL REALITY
Virtual Reality is a big part of our exhibition. It incorporates cutting edge interactive technology that transports you into the past. There you can take part and experience one of Iceland’s most fearful battle; The battle of Örlygsstaðir first hand. That battle shaped Icelandic history and was the beginning of the end of Iceland’s independence.
OUR SERVICE
GRÁNA BISTRO
Grána Bistro, at 1238 The Battle of Iceland, offers a bistro menu with great local food, coffee and beverages, in a cozy dining area for up to 60 people.
GRÁNUBÚÐ
Gránubúð, is a souvenir and gift shop specializing in handcrafted products and Icelandic design, located on the ground floor of the exhibition.
TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE
On the ground floor you will also find the Tourist Information Office in Sauðárkrókur.
PRICES AND HOURS
We are open daily from 08:00 – 18:00.
We welcome guests of all ages. The exhibition is ideal for individuals, families, groups of friends as well as school groups. Contact us for special requests or events – [email protected]
TICKET - CHILDREN (6-12)
1,900 ISK
TICKET - ADULT (14+)
2,700 ISK
FAMILY PACK
7,300 ISK
1238 The Battle of Iceland is in the town Sauðárkrókur in Skagafjörður, North-Iceland, about 1.5-hour drive from Akureyri and 3.5-hour drive from Reykjavík.
Skagafjörður is an ideal place to enjoy Icelandic nature, with various activities and events for the whole family.
The area has many historical sites, museums and exhibits, and it is famed for activities such as white river rafting and horseback riding.
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