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North Iceland, Iceland

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Bustarfell

North Iceland, Iceland

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Bustarfell is in North Iceland at 65.6159°N, 15.0977°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 920 (Millidalaleið)
Off the main road: 5.1 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Vopnafjörður — 19.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 362 km in a straight line
What else is close: 28 mapped places within 20 km

Bustarfell weather and conditions

At Bustarfell in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 05:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 19:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 05:00 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Bustarfell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: Dickelbers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Where is Bustarfell?

Bustarfell is in North Iceland, 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 Bustarfell?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Bustarfell. Many smaller Icelandic museums charge a modest fee and keep seasonal hours — check the museum's website before you go.

What are the opening hours of Bustarfell?

Opening hours for Bustarfell vary by season and aren't confirmed here. Many smaller Icelandic museums open only in summer or by arrangement — check the museum's website or call ahead before you go.

Is Bustarfell wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Bustarfell. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Selárfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Gljúfursárfoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Bæjarfoss

29 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Rjúkandi

31 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

33 km·~40 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

49 km·~59 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

51 km·~61 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði

13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…

#2.Vopnafjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site is located in the hills close to the center of town. The view is great over…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Hótel Svartaskóg

27 km·~32 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Svartiskógur

27 km·~33 min drive

The camp site is next to Hotel Svartiskógur in a great location in eastern Iceland.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kauptún

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

51 km·~61 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

51 km·~61 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Búðin

60 km·~72 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Vopnafjörður

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

33 km·~40 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Möðrudalur

42 km·~51 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fellabær

48 km·~58 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Dickelbers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community