THE WAR TOUR
The British and American occupation of Iceland changed the country forever; Explore ruins, fjords, gun emplacements, and more as our friendly guides explain our united history and how this isolated and beautiful country helped change the outcome of World War 2.
Adults from 24,900isk / $180*
The War Tour Overview
The War Tour starts with a slow paced walk around the centre of Reykjavik, led by our in character guide – an Entertainment Service Officer out here to entertain the troops – and you!
Using historical film and images, we take you back in time, to understand why the Nazis were so obsessed with Iceland, why the British decided to invade, why the Americans followed, and what happened to Icelandic culture through the foreign influence.
We then drive to the ruined fortifications, before heading out to The War & Peace Museum which set on the banks of the stunning Hvalfjordur (Whale fjord), the most important harbour in the North Atlantic during WW2.
Afterwards, we drive around the stunning fjord, taking in the incredible landscape as we view sites like the oldest still in use quonset hut (1942 American barracks), and the ruined bases of Hvammsvik and Hvitanes, before heading back to Reykjavik.
The tour is suitable for everyone however the ground is uneven in the ruins themselves.
Please check our F.A.Q or contact us if you have accessibility questions.
We meet outside Hotel Borg at 10am.
Highlights
The War & Peace Museum – An incredible yet little known museum tucked away down the stunning Hvalfjordur, this museum is chokka-block with artifacts. A real treasure trove!
Entrance price is included in our tour.
Refreshments are available from the cafe onsite, including lamb soup, cookies, and kleinas (Icelandic donut twists)
Gun emplacements at Howitzer Hill – many remains of the English encampment remain here to explore.
American and British base ruins in around Hvalfjordur – Hvalfjordur was a safe haven for the North atlantic convoys and thousands of people were stationed here. Now the landscape is reclaiming the ruins creating incredible photo opportunities.
*USD price is approximate and varies according to the exchange rate. Please see terms and conditions. All prices are set in ISK.