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The Sea Monster Museum

The idea of sea monsters in Bíldudalur might seem a bit far-fetched, the village has around 200 folklores of encounters with monsters coming out the fjord and crossing paths with people. Tales of sea monsters have played a colourful role in Icelandic folk culture for centuries and these elusive creatures have been given a worthy home at the Icelandic Sea Monster Museum in Bíldudalur. The area is said to be one of the most prolific centres of monster activity in the country.

Visitors to the Sea Monster Museum can watch these remarkable creatures brought to life through a lively mix of words, images and videos, an action-packed multimedia display that culminates in a spectacular interactive plinth, the first of its kind in Iceland.

First-hand accounts from eye-witnesses are put on screen by academic theories on the nature of sea monsters, while a variety of relics and artefacts relating to this mysterious branch of zoology appear throughout the museum as tangible evidence for their existence.

It also has a collection of books, displays and unusual artefacts related to the sea monster folklores. The exhibition was constructed in 2008 by volunteers and is located in the old canning factory. There is also a museum cafeteria that offers a range of light refreshments and snacks.