While there have been no Viking ship excavations as in Norway or any runestones found as in Sweden, Iceland still has plenty to draw those with an interest in the Viking Age.

What to see: Traces of Viking heritage are all over Iceland—the country even has a Viking trail you can follow—but for a good look, head to the Settlement Museum in downtown Reykjavik.

Objects from Viking life, like these drinking horns, are on display at the National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavik. (Paul Ross) An excellent place to begin is the National Museum of Iceland in ...

Iceland’s Viking heritage and modern culture shine through its diverse museums. ... The Maritime Museum is on Reykjavik’s waterfront.

Tickets cost 3,600 Icelandic króna (about $26) for adults and 1,000 Icelandic króna (around $7) for kids ages 6 to 12. For more information, visit the Saga Museum website . Popular Tours ...