
War and Peace Museum - Tour
The War & Peace Museum is only 45 min from Reykjavik. Great option for a day trip. It is located in Hvalfjörður and is packed with beautiful landscape and…
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Overview
The War & Peace Museum is only 45 min from Reykjavik. Great option for a day trip. It is located in Hvalfjörður and is packed with beautiful landscape and history. The War & Peace Museum traces a unique and remarkable history of occupation from 1940 to 1945, a story that transformed a more peaceful countryside into a setting for world events and was crucial to the Allies' victory during World War II. Here you can see an elaborate collection of monuments and memorabilia related to the history of the occupation of Hvalfjörður during these fateful times of turmoil. The main topics on display at the War & Peace Museum: USA Children and Toys Britain Nursing Iceland Convenience Store The Icelandic Coast Guard (1926-45) Security and Defense Barber Shop There is also a coffee house with cakes and more , that are home baked.
What’s included
- Free parking
Not included
- We have a small coffee house where you can buy coffee and cakes.
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