Saga Museum

The endearingly bloodthirsty Saga Museum (sagamuseum.is; adult/child 4000/1200kr) is where Icelandic history is brought to life by eerie silicon models and a multi-language soundtrack featuring the thud of axes and hair-raising screams. Don’t be surprised if you see some of the characters wandering around town, as molds were taken from Reykjavík residents (the owner's daughters are the Irish princess and the little girl gnawing a fish). There’s also a station where visitors can try on Viking gear for photos.