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The Icelandic Phallological Museum aka The Penis Museum

The Icelandic Phallological Museum (or the Penis Museum) houses the world’s largest collection of penises. The collection holds well over 300 wieners from more than 100 different species of mammals….including a human schlong.

The Penis Museum, located in Reykjavik, was founded in 1997 by Sigurður Hjartarson and is now run by his son Hjörtur Gísli Sigurðsson. Over the years, this unique museum has become a popular tourist.

...wait...this guy collects penises?

Yeah, so about that… the story goes that founder Sigurður Hjartarson was gifted a cattle whip made from a bull’s pizzle when he was a child. Years later, after hearing about this story, a friend of his gave him 4 new dongs.

His generous friends over at the whaling stations began bringing him whale willies, and then his collection really began…growing. Folks starting gifting him farm phalluses, dolphin dicks, and even a polar bear pecker.

His hobby quickly became an obsession and when he retired from his teaching job in 1997, he opened the first Icelandic Phallological Museum in Husavik. When his son took over the business, he moved the museum to the capital city of Reykjavik.

Our Visit to the Penis Museum

Believe it or not, the Penis Museum was our second stop in Iceland- after the Blue Lagoon. It was still a little early to check into our hotel, so we found a nearby parking garage in Reykjavik and decided to check out the museum. …When in ~~Rome~~, Iceland…right?

The museum is located right in the heart of downtown, near popular places like the Harpa Concert Hall, the Sun Voyager, and the harbor. As soon as we entered the museum, we were surrounded by penises…of all shapes, sizes, colors, and species.

When I told Ashley about the Penis Museum, or the Icelandic Phallological Museum, if you’re feeling fancy, she was dead set on going. I caved in because, it’s a cultural experience, right?

Up until this visit, I could honestly say that I had never paid to peep a penis. After paying our $20 to get in, we crossed the turnstiles to check out the Penis Museum.

The first exhibit was Whale Phalluses…Whale Penises, the size of my arm. Y’all. We’re talking wrinkly, white, whale dicks crammed into a jar. It was actually quite gross.

It was, however, quite informative. I learned all about the mating habits and wieners of whales, seals, walruses, and even land animals like reindeer, bulls, elephants, and a human dude.

I think the best part of our visit was watching a young boys reaction to the displays. “Wow mom, look at this sperm whale penis!” “Mom, look how small this hamster penis is!” The kid must have said penis at least 155 times while he was in the museum. It was quite comical, the kid was genuinely impressed.

I can honestly say that this was the most unique museum either of us had ever been to. Ashley thought it was pretty cool, but I was mostly grossed out the whole time. The amount of penises, balls, and pubes was just…bleh.

Visiting the Icelandic Penis Museum

The Penis Museum is located at:

Kalkofnsvegur 2, 101 Reykjavík, Ísland, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

It is open 7 days a week from 10 AM until 7 PM.

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While we were in the area, we also visited The Blue Lagoon, Pingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, and much more!

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Reykjavík’s Sand Hotel by Kea Hotels: An Honest Review

This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are our own.

Imagine a sleek, modern, boutique hotel located in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland. That, my friends, is the Sand Hotel Reykjavik. On our recent trip to Iceland, we stayed at the Sand Hotel Reykjavik at both the start and end of our journey around Iceland’s Ring Road. This hotel is perfectly located near all of the main tourist attractions in downtown Reykjavik, and about a 45 minute drive from the Keflavik International Airport. It’s the idea spot to relax after a long flight, or serve as a base for the Golden Circle.

The Sand Hotel is owned by the pâtissiers that whip up some of the best pastries in Iceland over at Sandholt. Lucky for you, the eatery is located right next door to the hotel! The crew at the Sand Hotel whips up a pretty mean breakfast including some of the pastries you might find next door.

Oh…and did I mention Sand Hotel has the absolute best beds in all of Iceland? They are so incredibly comfortable!

Accommodation Options at Sand Hotel in Reykjavik

The Sand Hotel by Kea Hotels in Reykjavik is a 4 star boutique hotel with 78 rooms. The rooms feature USB connections, a flat-screen TV, a Nespresso coffee machine, and a Bluetooth speaker.

Small Double Room- These cozy rooms are perfect for 1 or 2 adults that are just looking for a place to rest their heads. The rooms feature a comfortable Queen-size bed.

Standard Double Room- These double rooms are a little larger than the small double rooms and are suitable for 1 or 2 people. The rooms feature a queen sized bed.

Superior Room- The Superior Rooms are perfect for those who want to stretch out a little bit. The rooms have comfortable arm chairs, ample storage, and a lovely queen size bed. The rooms can sleep up to 3 adults.

Family Room- Finding a family room in Europe can be tricky…but if you’re a family of 4 (or traveling with a few friends), you’re in luck! The Sand Hotel has a Family Room. The room features a Queen and a King bed.

Junior Suite- Want to really relax on your vacation? Check out the Junior Suites! They sleep up to 3 and feature a luxurious King-sized bed, a seating area, ample storage space, and room to stretch your legs.

Suite- The suites sleep up to 4 people and feature a King bed and a sofa bed. Tuck the sofa bed away during the day for a comfortable living area for the whole family.

Sand Suite- ….YOLO, right??? The Sand Suite features a dining room, small kitchen, living room and private bedroom. It is the perfect romantic retreat for a couple!

Check In/Check out at the Sand Hotel

The Sand Hotel is located at Laugavegur 34, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland. You’ll find the entrance for the boutique hotel down an alley off of Laugavegur.

The hotel does not offer free parking however, there is inexpensive metered parking nearby. We found parking off of Grettisgata and Frakkastigur, nearby.

To check in, enter the lobby and visit the desk on the left. The staff is helpful, informative, and friendly! Be prepared to have your passport or ID ready to confirm your reservation.

Sand Hotel Breakfast

Breakfast is served in the room just off the lobby. The food was absolutely delicious! You’ll find pastries, sliced meat and cheese, yogurt, fruit, granola, an assortment of juices and more!

Our Honest Review

We stayed at the Sand Hotel twice during our stay in Iceland, on our first night and our last night. We stayed in hotels ranging between $300 and $900 a night and honestly, this was our favorite hotel. The bed was absolutely heavenly and the room was exceptionally comfortable.

The room we were in the first night was located overlooking Laugavegur, one of the main roads in downtown Reykjavik. It got a little loud on the street when the bars closed down, but overall, the hotel was quiet.

During our second stay, our room was located on the alley side of the hotel. Voices echoed up through the alley into our rooms, but it wasn’t as loud that evening.

We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast at the hotel, especially the pastries!

We will absolutely be staying here when we return to Iceland!

Sand Hotel Location

The Sand Hotel is located at Laugavegur 34, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland.

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown. It is just a quick walk to several eateries, the harbor, and sites like the Sun Voyager Statue, Penis Museum, Harpa Concert Hall, and more!

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While we were in the area, we also visited Blue Lagoon, Pingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, and much more!