Trip Planner: Europe / Iceland / West Region / Akranes / War and Peace Museum

War and Peace Museum, Akranes

3.8

#4 of 8 in Things to do in Akranes

Military Museum · Hidden Gem · History Museum

War and Peace Museum is located in Akranes. Before you visit Akranes, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Create an itinerary including War and Peace Museum

Tours to War and Peace Museum

FROM $605 BOOK WITH VIATOR Borgarfjordur and Hvalfjordur - Saga, Culture and nature.

Duration: 8 to 9 hours

Tours from $605 »

War and Peace Museum reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor traveler rating

37 reviews

Google

3.3

By 836anneliesb

An ever growing collection of materials, prullaria and stories, get you soaked into the atmosphere of WWII in Iceland. A topic that I was not very familiar with, but started to read a book about it... more »
By lisama2015

As part of our literary tour during the Iceland Writers Retreat, we stopped in at the War and Peace Museum, overlooking beautiful Hvalfjörður. Inside was an amazing collection of wartime photos and... more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Google

By Ásgrímur Einarsson

The exhibition contains some interesting WWII artefacts and memorabilia, which would make an informative experience, were it not for some serious drawbacks. The first drawback is the haphazard collection of items from the surrounding countryside, that is mixed in with the WWII artefacts without rhyme or reason, which makes the visitor experience very disorienting. Secondly, there is hardly any information to explain the exhibition and very little information is given, as to how the location connects to WWII. Thirdly, the staff was either not knowledgeable about the exhibition or very reluctant to supply the information. Hopefully the place will improve as time goes by.

more less
By Samantha Healy

Fascinating and our host William was very knowledgeable about (until recently, very secret )historic events of WW2 in Iceland. So much to see and learn. I highly recommend a visit. The importance of peace rings true.

more less

See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Akranes

Get a personalized trip

A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferences

Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules

Book it

Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off

Manage it

Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.