The Viking Village expands with a new hotel building

Preparations in the Viking Village were in full swing when the sisters Birna and Unnur Viðarsdóttir, operations managers, received Mayor Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir for a visit on a windy winter morning. The business is in full bloom even now in winter, the hotel occupancy is high, as the uniqueness of the village and Fjörukráin is great. There, every handle has been made with care and the building offers an unique experience with every step.

The hotel will be four stars

The Viking Hotel and Fjörukráin are located at Víkingastræti 1-3 and characterize the town. The service is personal, as it is a family business. Fjörukráin has been run by Birna and Unnur´s father, Jóhannes Viðar Bjarnason, since May 10th, 1990. It is nationally known for its Viking parties and Viking Village is even in 7th place among the tourist attractions that were most searched for online in the capital area, a tourist magnet according to The Capital Area Marketing Agency, last year. The sisters have now taken over the operations of the Viking Village.

Birna and Unnur led the mayor around Fjörukráin and told the history of the place, but also about the extensive development that is currently underway. A new four-star hotel rises, where about 55 rooms are expected in addition to the 54 currently available. The style will be in the spirit of the Vikings and the design will be in the hands of Brynhildur Sólveigardóttir. Water plays a big role in the experience.

The older hotel will be renovated in the style of the old one, but the foundation is now being cast for the new hotel and Birna says that they expect to open it in January 2026. The breakfast room will move there and more rooms will be added to the current building.

The Christmas season is just around the corner

However, people know that Fjörukráin has more than just hotel operations in the Viking Village. The Christmas preparations are now underway and there will be a Christmas buffet there every Friday and Saturday from November the 15th. It is clear that this family business is in full swing.

The mayor has visited diverse companies this autumn/winter season. Conditions are good for companies to grow and develop in Hafnarfjörður. Many have built up and moved their operations to the municipality in recent months and years.

“We in Hafnarfjörður are proud of this gem on Strandgata, which colors life and characterizes town life. We look forward to seeing the new hotel resurrected, but it is important to increase the number of hotel spaces in the city center, they will increase activity and strengthen the town´s atmosphere,” says Rósa. “It’s important for me as mayor to meet employers and hear directly how we in the town can handle different operations in the best possible way.”

Indeed, it is exciting to see the Viking Village grow.