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West Iceland, Iceland

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Byggðarsafnið

West Iceland, Iceland

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Byggðarsafnið is in West Iceland at 64.3199°N, 22.0445°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 503 (Innnesvegur)
Off the main road: 1.1 km from Route 51
Nearest town: Akranes — 2.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 20 km in a straight line
What else is close: 210 mapped places within 20 km

Byggðarsafnið weather and conditions

At Byggðarsafnið in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 11 m/s gusting to 19 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:36, sunset 20:14). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Byggðarsafnið

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Byggðarsafnið — photo by Tryggvidor · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

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Where is Byggðarsafnið?

Byggðarsafnið is in West 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 Byggðarsafnið?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Byggðarsafnið. 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 Byggðarsafnið?

Opening hours for Byggðarsafnið 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 Byggðarsafnið wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Byggðarsafnið. 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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Waterfalls

#1.Kúafoss

3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Gljúfurfoss

3.1 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Háifoss

3.1 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Lambafossar

3.1 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður

750 m

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal Goldfish Pond

15 km·~18 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Kvika

18 km·~21 min drive

Free geothermal footbath on Seltjarnarnes. Dip feet, watch sunset.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Akranes

1.3 km·~2 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

#2.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði

13 km·~16 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Stóri – Lambhagi 4

13 km·~16 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#4.Reykjavík

21 km·~25 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

950 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar

1.5 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

19 km·~23 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Akranes

950 m

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Elínarvegur

1000 m

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Skagabraut Akranes

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Esjubraut Akranes

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Olís · 309.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Tryggvidor · 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