The Settlement Exhibition

Reykjavik 871

In 2001 archaeological remains were excavated in Aðalstræti, which turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík. A wall fragment was found dating before 871 AD. During the excavation a hall or a longhouse was found as well, from the tenth century.  The hall and the wall fragment are now preserved at their original location as the focal point of an exhibition about life in Viking Age Reykjavík called The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavík 871±2

The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavík 871±2 is located in Reykjavík center, Aðalstræti 16. See map.

The construction of Viking Age buildings is explained using multimedia technology. Computer technology is used to give an impression of what life was like in the hall.

The exhibition aims to provide insights into the environment of the Reykjavík farm at the time of the first settlers. Exhibits include artefacts from archaeological excavations in central Reykjavík. Here you can find information on the objects on display (in Icelandic).

Guided tours are available prebooking only. Contact +354 411 6370 for booking or send an email: landnam(at)reykjavik.is. Guided tours for school groups are free of charge, but other groups pay admission fee. Bookings outside opening hours available at an additional charge. Contact us for further information.

Audioguides available, at no extra charge, in several languages. Including English, Danish, Norwegian, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Japanese, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Italian and icelandic.

 




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