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The Settlement ExhibitionvsAurora Reykjavik - The Northern Lights Center
Both are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Settlement Exhibition is preferred by most professionals compared to Aurora Reykjavik. The Settlement Exhibition is ranked #6 in Reykjavik with endorsements from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
The Settlement Exhibition
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Adalstraeti 16, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Frommer's "The oldest known evidence of human habitation in Reykjavík, dating from 871." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This fascinating archaeological ruin/museum is based around a 10th-century Viking longhouse unearthed here from 2001 to 2002, and the other settlement-era finds from central Reykjavík. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Said remains turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in the city, with some fragments dating to before 871 AD." Full review
Fodor's "The core exhibit features the remains of a 10th-century Viking longhouse dating back to the year 871, give or take a couple years." Full review
Aurora Reykjavik - The Northern Lights Center Frommer's Lonely Planet Fodor's
Grandagardur 2, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Frommer's "Iceland still derives most of its export income from fish, and this museum, opened in 2005 in a converted fish-freezing plant, takes an in-depth look at the country's 20th-century seafaring heritage." Full review
Lonely Planet "Learn about the classical tales explaining the Northern Lights, and the scientific explanation, then watch a 35-minute surround-sound panoramic HD recreation of Icelandic auroras." Full review
Fodor's "An absolute must-see for northern-lights seekers. Visitors here get to play with technology simulating the intensity and color spectrum of the auroras with panels explaining the physical variations." Full review
