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64.3199°N, 22.0445°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Byggðarsafnið
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.587 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Landmannalaugar Hiking, Stranger Things Waterfall & Nature Bathfrom 43.902 ISK · 13 h
Whales of Iceland Museum Admissionfrom 4.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Grandi District Experiencefrom 16.280 ISK · 3 h
Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center of Iceland - Museum Visitfrom 4.080 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Saga Museum admissionfrom 4.000 ISK
Reykjavik City Bike Rentalfrom 4.100 ISK
Classic Reykjavik Group Bike Tourfrom 11.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Reykjavík Sea Angling Gourmetfrom 22.800 ISK · 3 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
South Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionByggðarsafnið weather and conditions
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Tonight
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Hernámssetrið23 km
- 2Safnahús Borgarfjarðar25 km
- 3Landnámssetur Íslands25 km
- 4Landbúnaðarsafn Íslands30 km
- 5
Snorrastofa53 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes14 km
- 3Geothermal Goldfish Pond15 km
Fuel
- 1Akranes< 1 km · 307.8 kr/L
- 2
Elínarvegur< 1 km · 307.9 kr/L - 3Skagabraut Akranes1 km · 307.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.587 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
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.
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
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