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Árbæjarsafn

Reykjavík Area, IcelandOpen-air museumPaid entry
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Árbæjarsafn

Reykjavík Area, IcelandOpen-air museumPaid entry

About

Árbæjarsafn is the historical museum of the city of Reykjavík as well as an open-air museum and a regional museum. Its purpose is to give the public an insight into the living conditions, work and recreational activities of the people of Reykjavík in earlier times.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Árbæjarsafn

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Árbæjarsafn — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Selfoss
300 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

Selfoss
#2.Stórifoss
400 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Kermóafossar
400 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#4.Skáfossar
450 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árbær
1.3 km·~2 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#2.Víti
1.3 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Breiðholt
1.6 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#4.Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir
2.6 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Camper Resort Reykjavík
3.2 km·~4 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
4 km·~5 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Reykjavík
4.2 km·~5 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

#4.Hafnarfjörður
8.6 km·~10 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
750 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
1.1 km·~1 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Iceland
1.4 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
1.6 km·~2 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Ártúnshöfði
700 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldshöfði
800 m

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Vesturlandsvegur
900 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Hraunbær
1 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Where is Árbæjarsafn?
Árbæjarsafn is in Reykjavík Area, Iceland. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your drive — check live road conditions first, especially outside summer.
Is there an entry fee at Árbæjarsafn?
Árbæjarsafn charges an entry fee. Fees and opening hours change seasonally — check the museum's own website for current prices before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Árbæjarsafn?
Listed opening hours for Árbæjarsafn: Jun-Aug 10:00-17:00, Sep-May 13:00-17:00; Jan 1 off; easter -2 days off; easter off; Dec 25 off. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.
Is Árbæjarsafn wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Árbæjarsafn. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

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