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Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna

West Iceland, Iceland

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Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna

West Iceland, Iceland

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Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna is in West Iceland at 65.2546°N, 21.1075°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 7020 (Brú-Hvammstangavegur)
Off the main road: 1.8 km from Route 68
Nearest town: Laugarbakki — 13.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 129 km in a straight line
What else is close: 62 mapped places within 20 km

Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna weather and conditions

At Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 42 m (sunrise 06:31, sunset 20:12). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna

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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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Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna 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 Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna. 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 Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna?

Opening hours for Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna 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 Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna. 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

1Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð17 km
2Bardúsa verslunarminjasafn17 km
3Eiríksstaðir30 km
4Báta og hlunnindasýningin55 km
5Snorrastofa66 km

Waterfalls

#1.Kambafoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Norðlingafoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Kambsfoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kerafossar

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

350 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

550 m

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Gvendarlaug

32 km·~38 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

32 km·~39 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Saeberg Camping

550 m

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

#2.Camping Borðeyri

4.9 km·~6 min drive

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

#3.Borðeyri

5.1 km·~6 min drive

The camp site in the village borðeyri is in a flat area with windbreaks sheltering from…

#4.Langafit Laugarbakka

13 km·~15 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F575 Eysteinsdalsleið

21 km·~26 min drive

Last real F-road on Snæfellsnes

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

17 km·~21 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

35 km·~42 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

59 km·~71 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Staðarskáli

12 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki

13 km·~15 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvammstangi

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Víðihlíð

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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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