As for the above-mentioned museum, it is worth noting that here you can see stone statues of the Vikings and a star attraction - the mighty Viking ship. On the same ship, Leif Erikson first reached the shores of North America, paving the way to the continent long before Columbus. Locals are very proud of this fact and never hesitate to tell the story of the famous navigator. Kids will be pleased with some interactive exhibits. The museum offers a cinema hall where films about Erickson are shown, as well as unrivaled views of the bay.
Nearby you can find Stekkjarkot - a beautiful open-air ethnographic museum where you can get acquainted with the life of local people during the Middle Ages. Visitors can feed and play with some animals that live here. And finally, it is worth buying souvenirs as a reminder of the wonderful time spent in Stekkjarkot. Keflavik Maritime Center will delight everyone - both adults and children - with its amazing collection of mighty ship models. Both warships and fishing vessels are on display (the latter are given a little more attention). The museum is very informative - here you can learn about fishing traditions or collisions of Icelandic ships at sea.
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