Museum
Hlaðir - War and Peace Museum
6 locals recommend,
Location
Hvalfjarðarvegur
Akranesi, Hvalfjarðarsveit
Tips from locals
Just a short drive away is the War and Peace museum. The unique and remarkable history of the occupation period in Iceland 1940-45 unfolds at the War and Peace Museum. The exhibition tells the story of how a peaceful countryside was transformed, in the context of world events and its importance to the victory of the Allies in World War 2. Here you can explore the collection of artefacts and feel the memories from this fateful time of upheaval. Open 1st June - 26th August: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 13:00 to 17:00, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Just a short drive away is the War and Peace museum. The unique and remarkable history of the occupation period in Iceland 1940-45 unfolds at the War and Peace Museum. The exhibition tells the story of how a peaceful countryside was transformed, in the context of world events and its importance to t…
War and Peace Museum are open from May 15 to Sep 15. Hvalfjördur has an important occupational history that tells the story from 1940 to 1945. At the War and Peace Museum you will find an exciting exhibition of items connected to the war and the history and culture of Hvalfjördur during that time.