Frequently Asked Questions

Book online at mink.is/booknow — just pick your date, time, and number of participants. You can book up to an hour before your session. We don't take walk-ins, so please book ahead to secure your spot.

Yes, we highly recommend booking in advance. We're a small studio with a tight schedule, and sessions fill up quickly—especially during peak tourist season. Book via our website.

Yes! You can cancel or reschedule easily using the web-link in your booking confirmation email. Please do so at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment.

Cancel or reschedule easily via the web-link in your booking confirmation email with at least 24 hours notice for normal bookings. No refund for less than 24 hours notice. For special events or bookings outside normal operating hours, the cancellation period requirement may be longer.

Session duration depends on group size:

• 1 person: approximately 45 minutes
• 2 people: approximately 1 hour
• 3 people: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
• 4 people: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
• 5 people: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
• 6–8 people: approximately 2 hours

Yes — just book it in your name, no problem. We also have gift cards for sale at mink.is/gjafabref. Contact us in advance at support@mink.is if we can help celebrate your special occasion — birthdays, proposals, anniversaries, and more.

Your time is booked in advance, so just give us a call at +354-537-7577 to let us know. We'll make the most of the time when you arrive, though we may not be able to extend your session if there's a booking after your slot.

We're popular with cruise passengers! You can book sessions for up to 8 people easily at mink.is/booknow. For larger groups, contact us at support@mink.is or simply break your party into smaller group bookings.

You'll be welcomed into our historic craftsman studio for a luxury VIP experience where our local expert staff will personally dress you in authentic Viking attire—real clothing, weapons, and jewelry handcrafted in Norse traditions. Your photographer will guide you through various poses, share fascinating Viking history and culture, and capture both stoic and action shots. You'll leave feeling like a legendary warrior!

Yes! We provide everything you need—period-accurate clothing, authentic weapons (axes, swords, shields), jewelry, and accessories. We will dress and decorate you in an original fashion. Just bring yourself!

We have some limited black charcoal makeup and blonde clip-in hair braids available in-studio. For a dedicated hair service, we recommend booking with Rauðhetta — www.raudhetta.is or call +354-511-4004.

There are several tattoo shops within walking distance of our studio, all familiar with Norse and Viking designs. Check what's open and suits your taste — here's a map of nearby shops.

Náttrún is our resident Icelandic seeress, medium, and rune reading expert who works closely with Mink Viking Experience on events and special occasions. She is deeply rooted in Icelandic mystical traditions and offers personal rune readings, fortune telling, and spiritual sessions — both in person in Reykjavik and online. For anything related to Norse mythology, fortune telling, rune readings, or personal mystical sessions, contact Náttrún directly at www.nattrun.is or nattrun@nattrun.is.

Absolutely! All ages are welcome — include children in the participant count when booking. Pricing is the same for all participants as everyone requires time for dressing, posing, interacting, and photographing, including little ones. We work closely with your family to divide photography time to best suit your needs — group, subgroup (parents, siblings, etc.), and individual shots. We have costumes and props sized for younger guests.

No minimum age — as long as parents or guardians are present and responsible for looking after the little one during the session.

The studio has evolved from a word-of-mouth-only attraction since 2014 and has always been in the heart of downtown Reykjavik. Originated by Guðmann Þór (God-man Thor) alongside local and expert staff who have been operating the Viking Experience studio together for years after working closely on various productions together such as Game of Thrones in North Iceland.

Our photographers share fascinating insights about Viking history, Norse mythology, and Icelandic culture throughout your session. Many guests say this educational aspect was a highlight—you'll leave with both amazing photos and new knowledge!

If you have some looks you love, the easiest way is to show us visual examples — perhaps from our gallery or similar photography — and we'll do our best to match the mood and looks you're after.

Although we don't video record regular sessions, if you have people with you they are welcome to take photos and videos with their devices all they like — and you can share and post as you wish.

If your pet is your responsibility and isn't prone to roam unattended, that sounds fine to us!

Your full resolution gallery of all photos taken is delivered digitally the same day.

You'll receive all full original resolution photos as an online gallery link, easily opened on phones or any device for immediate enjoyment. You can download full resolution photos individually or in bulk right from the site. There's also an option to order physical prints or photo-related merchandise, or you can download and print as you like. We use SmugMug for this service, and galleries are available online for at least six months — so there's no rush to download or back up while travelling.

On average there are 20–30+ photos per participant, including individual and group shots (2 people = 60+, 3 people = 90+ photos, etc.). ALL photos taken are included in the full resolution gallery we send you, treated with our special look.

Absolutely! We encourage you to share your Viking transformation. Tag us @minkvikingportrait on Instagram!

Personal usage rights are included — use images as you like for personal, social, or personal business purposes (LinkedIn photo, etc.). Prohibited use includes using images for Iceland-related tourism promotion or in direct advertising of a product or service. Please contact us for special permission or terms for such use.

We don't use your images without your consent. If you feel great about your shoot and want to let us know we can use them for generic promotions (our gallery, Facebook, or Instagram posts/ads), just let us know!

The galleries and their secret links stay in the system for at least six months, archived. Just contact us if you need us to look up the link for you.

On special request we can print color and black & white prints in 5x7, 8x10, or 11x14 (inches) on our exclusive metallic luster archival-quality paper, available for pick-up same day. We hope to automate this process and offer it to previous customers by mail in the near future.

Please see mink.is/booknow for current pricing. Currently our base pricing is in EUR, but you can pay with no exchange rate penalty in other currencies as well — USD, GBP, CAD, AUD, etc. As of now, pricing is 125 EUR for the first person and 100 EUR per each additional participant in the booking. All ages welcome. Price includes the full experience and all digital photos.

Everything! Your session includes:

• Period-accurate Viking clothing, weapons, and accessories
• Professional photography with stoic and action poses
• Cultural and historical insights from our expert staff
• All digital photos in high resolution (individual and group shots)
• Same-day delivery via email

Yes—each person after the first is 100 EUR instead of 125 EUR. The more people in your group, the better the value! For groups larger than 8 or special circumstances, feel free to contact us at support@mink.is.

We accept major credit cards and Apple Pay/Google Pay, both via our direct credit card processor as well as via PayPal.

Both, as well as other currencies with no exchange rate fees. Just choose from the dropdown on the booking page at mink.is/booknow.

Yes! Gift cards are available and valid for 18 months. You'll receive a beautiful custom PDF instantly—perfect for printing or emailing. Purchase at mink.is/gjafabref.

Our pricing is 125 EUR (or equivalent in your chosen currency) for the first person, 100 EUR for each additional person. Large groups (over 8) or multiple bookings can reach out to us for discount codes and custom offers at support@mink.is.

Tipping isn't customary or expected in Iceland. That said, if you'd like to tip, you're free to do so.

Our booking system is for sessions at our Viking Experience Studio at Laugavegur 11, downtown Reykjavik. Outdoor or event shoots are custom requests and cost more as they require more time and resources than studio shoots. Contact us with your ideas at support@mink.is.

We're at Laugavegur 11, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland—right on the main shopping street in downtown Reykjavik. The entrance is on the side of the building, on Smiðjustígur. Here's our Google Maps pin.

Look for a wooden bench with a Viking window poster by it. The studio entrance is just to the right of it. We are upstairs on the 2nd floor on the right side of the building. Ask ahead if assistance is needed.

We're located on the 2nd floor via stairs. If you need assistance, please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Tradarkort is the closest parking garage and there is much street parking nearby, but it is usually metered.

Please don't arrive more than 5 minutes early. Due to our small studio size and tight schedule, we cannot accommodate early arrivals. Your session will start promptly at your booked time.

If the total participants and spectators is 8 or less, we can accommodate. We are planning in the coming months to have a secondary area — more details to come on that soon.

The studio is private for your booking, so your belongings are safe. We don't have much extra room, but bags, coats, etc. can go on chairs, benches, and so on. We don't have room for more than 2 persons' luggage though — contact us in advance if you need special accommodation.

We cater to Vikings of all sizes and can layer our capes, furs, and accessories onto nearly any willing human. If you want to check with us beforehand, feel free to be in touch.

We can assist you on the winding stairs if needed, but unfortunately there is no lift. Please contact us in advance so we can prepare to help.

We accommodate groups of up to 8 people in our standard sessions. Each person gets individual photos as well as group/combo shots. Larger groups or multiple bookings can be in touch for details or pricing at support@mink.is.

Yes — just contact us with your details at support@mink.is to discuss. We do things like this often when our schedules allow.

Yes — we work closely with DMCs, MICE planners, VIP agents, and event coordinators both locally and internationally to plan custom, multi-attraction Viking/Norse themed events on our site or yours. Whether it's a corporate incentive trip, conference activity, team-building event, trade show activation, wedding, bachelor/bachelorette party, or birthday — we have extensive experience with small intimate groups to groups of 100+, working with entertainers, re-enactors, fortune tellers, axe throwing, and more. Contact support@mink.is.

We have participated in and designed both domestic and international events featuring authentic Norse Viking attractions and themes. Contact us for more details at support@mink.is.

We have an easy one-click booking portal for our resale partners — easy billing, booking, reschedules, and cancellations for you and your clients. Contact support@mink.is to be registered. Include your Icelandic kennitala if you're an Icelandic organization.

There are some great locations within a short drive of downtown covering forest, moss, rivers, and rocky terrain. Then of course there is everything else in Iceland for more high-end or customized bookings. Contact support@mink.is for queries.

We always have the studio or other more covered locations on hand.

• Contact Form: Quick web form on our front page — just name, email, and message
• Email: support@mink.is
• Phone: +354-537-7577
• Facebook: facebook.com/MINKVIKING
• Instagram: @minkvikingportrait

• Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

Please book online at mink.is/booknow or schedule ahead, as we are not always on-site if there are no bookings or an outside event is scheduled.

We're a small team and may take a day or two to respond during busy periods. You can also reach us via Facebook Messenger for faster responses, or try calling at +354-537-7577 during opening hours.

No, but we are happy to guide you with limited language or using phone translate apps if you are willing to try it!

We offer an authentic, immersive, luxury private experience—not a tourist trap. It's a VIP-level cultural encounter where our staff, who have worked on productions like Game of Thrones, personally dress and style you. Every piece of clothing, weapon, and jewelry is crafted with historical accuracy. You'll learn real Viking history while getting professional-quality photos that look like movie posters.

• TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2025
• #1 of 59 in TripAdvisor Fun & Games category in Reykjavik
• 4.9 out of 5 stars from 574+ reviews
• 5-star rating maintained for 12+ years

We sell handcrafted goods from Viking festivals or trusted craftspeople. The quantity and variety changes daily — typically we have rings, jewelry, pins, and some knit goods such as leg wraps. Our props and costumes are often antique or crafted of many layers and are not typically for sale — but we can help customize a Viking outfit with weapons and accessories that can be built and shipped to your home address. You can talk to us anytime about that, even if you haven't been to our studio before — reach out at support@mink.is. Check out our gallery or send us other images for inspiration and we can help you curate something.

Cancel or reschedule easily via the web-link in your booking confirmation email with at least 24 hours notice for normal bookings. No refund is guaranteed for less than 24 hours notice — but please try and reach us by phone at +354-537-7577 for last-minute requests or cancellations. For special events or bookings outside normal operating hours, the cancellation period requirement may be longer.

Wear whatever is comfortable — we'll dress you in full Viking attire over your clothes. Ideally wear a wide scoop-neck undershirt so it doesn't show under the tunics. We have a bathroom/changing room if you'd prefer to remove your undershirt and wear our tunics directly — it's up to you. You'll keep your pants/bottoms and shoes on. Avoid bulky items that might show under the costumes.

We have an extensive collection of authentic items, but if you have something special you'd like to incorporate, bring it along and I'm sure we can work it in.

Celebratory drinks are no problem, but please avoid snacks or eating in the studio unless for a child.

For special events in-studio or on location, we often curate custom experiences that can include fortune telling, storytelling, sword demonstrations, axe throwing, re-enactments, and more. Contact support@mink.is to discuss.