Contact Us
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 – info@1238.is
Unparalel experience
Witness history in the making
Do You Have What It Takes?
The year is 1238
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.
Iceland’s only civil war
Immersive VR experience
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.
Pricing and Tickets
Family
2 adults + 2 children
Price 8,900 ISK
Adults
14+ years old
Price 3,450 ISK
Children
6-13 years old
Price 2,400 ISK
Opening hours
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 – info@1238.is
OPEN TODAY:
- Mon 11:00 - 16:00
- Tue 11:00 - 16:00
- Wed 11:00 - 16:00
- Thu 11:00 - 16:00
- Fri 11:00 - 17:00
- Sat 11:00 - 16:00
- Sun 11:00 - 16:00
We also offer
Grána BistroGrána 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.
Gránabúð GiftshopGránubúð, is a souvenir and gift shop specializing in handcrafted products and Icelandic design, located on the ground floor of the exhibition.
Tourist information officeOn the ground floor you will also find the Tourist Information Office in Sauðárkrókur.
