World in Words
State-of-the-art exhibition displaying original Icelandic medieval manuscripts containing the sagas and stories of Norse mythology.
About World in Words
World in Words is housed inside Edda, the home of the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. Original medieval manuscripts are displayed alongside interactive games and multimedia exploring the worldview behind the Icelandic sagas and stories of Odin, Thor, Loki and the medieval North. Árni Magnússon’s manuscript collection has been included on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register since 2009.
Our practical tips
✓This is one of the best places in Reykjavík for anyone specifically interested in the Icelandic sagas.
✓The real medieval manuscripts are the key attraction.
✓Combine it with the National Museum, which is nearby.
Getting there and visiting
Access
Located inside Edda at Arngrímsgata 5 near the University of Iceland.