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Árbæjarsafn

Reykjavík Area, IcelandArbaer Outdoor MuseumOpen-air museumPaid entry
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MuseumReykjavík Area

Árbæjarsafn

Reykjavík Area, IcelandArbaer Outdoor MuseumOpen-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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Map of Árbæjarsafn

Árbæjarsafn is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1184°N, 21.8185°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 49 (Hringv.-Hafnarfjv)
Off the main road
0.6 km from Route 49
Nearest town
Kópavogsbær — 4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
7 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,091 mapped places within 20 km

Árbæjarsafn weather and conditions

At Árbæjarsafn in Reykjavik, conditions as of 10 September 2026, 20:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:33, sunset 20:16). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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.

Nearby

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Campsites

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

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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

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#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

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#3.Vesturlandsvegur
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Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Hraunbær
1 km·~1 min drive

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4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

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So often our customers ask for something different.

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Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

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