Experts' Choice Award Whales of Iceland
What the experts agree on
Walk beneath life-size models of 23 whale species in Europe's largest whale museum. The stunning foam and steel giants suspended overhead let you truly grasp their massive scale in an immersive warehouse setting.
“Blue whales, fin whales, humpbacks, and belugas are just some of the 23 different species featured in this great pod of life-size models at the Whales of Iceland exhibition.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Ever stroll beneath a blue whale? This museum houses full-sized models of the 23 whales found off Iceland's coast." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants. " Full review
Frommer's "A warehouse filled with 23 life-size models made of foam and steel and hung from the walls and ceiling. The models include a variety of species such as the beluga whale and the orca" Full review
Rough Guide "Just nearby, the Whales of Iceland exhibition offers an immersive experience with these incredible marine mammals"
Lonely Planet "Once back ashore, Whales of Iceland museum has stunning displays of life-size models of these giants so you can appreciate their true size, usually mostly hidden underwater"
Lonely Planet "Unsurprisingly, this museum is all about whales. Life-sized models of all 23 whale species found in the waters around Iceland are suspended from the ceiling, creating the illusion of..."
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