- Whales of Iceland. The largest whale exhibition in Europe, located at Grandi District, about a 15-minute walk from the town centre.
- Perceiving their immense size in the water can be challenging, making a visit to Whales of Iceland on the opposite side of the harbor a must.
- As visitors step through the doors of the Whales of Iceland exhibition, they are immediately immersed in a world of wonder and intrigue.
- Whales of Iceland is the largest whales exhibition of its kind in the world. Featured are 23 life-size models of the species found in Icelandic waters.
- Whales of Iceland was founded by Icelandic entrepreneur Hörður Bender and opened to the public in February 2015 after two years of preparation...
- Whales of Iceland is an interactive exhibition dedicated to the world’s largest mammals: whales! This family-friendly exhibition is the largest of its kind in Europe.
- After the giant experience guests can enjoy refreshments at our café and browse our Whales of Iceland gift shop.
- Iceland is the largest exporter of whale meat: Japan the largest importer. Since 2006, Hvalur has exported well over 10,000 tonnes of fin whale products to Japan.
- There are 23 species of whales off the coast of Iceland, some are there for a short time each year while others stay there longer.