One of the most interesting places in Kópavogur is the local museum of natural history. There you can see the fauna of Iceland. In this Northern country, there are many species of animals that are not familiar to us. Young naturalists will especially remember visiting the museum.

The museum is divided into two parts: geological and zoological. The geological section tells about local rocks and minerals. The zoological section contains information about Icelandic birds, mammals, fish, and invertebrates. The total exhibition area of the museum is 600 square meters. By the way, the public library of Kópavogur is in the same building.

Entrance to the museum is free, as well as the services of guides. You can even book a group tour in a foreign language and not pay a single crown for it! The exhibition is open from Monday to Saturday. Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 6 PM Monday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

You can learn a lot of interesting facts in the museum. For example, there are only three types of land mammals in Iceland: the Arctic fox, the mink, and the long-tailed field mouse. The Northern lands are home only to the Arctic fox. The other animals were brought there by humans. Marine mammals are much more numerous: 23 species of whales were seen in local waters, as well as several species of seals. Iceland is also very important for many bird species. Approximately 20% of European waders breed in these areas. And those species that nest in Greenland and Canada stop in Iceland to "refuel" before a long flight.

Iceland is also interesting from a geological point of view. Thus, the area does not have a high metal content, but due to its high volcanic activity, it is rich in crystallized minerals such as zeolites and Icelandic spar. And the most common rock there is basalt.