#History & Culture

Iceland is renowned for its fishing villages, and Siglufjördur is one of the best. With a population of only 1,300, the town boasts an idyllic harbor, which, like those of similar towns, thrives due to the fishing industry.

Meaning "Smoky Bay" in Icelandic, Reykjavik has a population of just 200,000. While that means that it just about qualifies as a city, you won’t be short on fantastic things to do in Reykjavik — even on a tight schedule.

No trip to a big city is complete without diving into local history at its primary museum, and Reykjavik is no exception. With more than 3,000 items on three floors, the National Museum of Iceland explains the history of the island, from early settlements dating back to the Middle Ages to the present day. What follows is a lowdown on what to expect.

For a relatively small city, Reykjavik is full of culture and history, celebrated in its excellent museums. Picking the best museums in the city isn't easy, but if you’re pressed for time, these five should be your top priority. Below are the top five museums in Reykjavik.

Discover and learn more about the incredible stories of Antarctic exploration in the 20th century.

Port Stanley, the Falkland Islands’ quaint, beloved capital, was founded in 1843 and is now the largest community in this remote territory located deep in the South Atlantic.