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Byggðasafn Vestfjarða

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MuseumWestfjords

Byggðasafn Vestfjarða

Westfjords, IcelandHeritage Museum WestfjordsPaid entryLimited accessibility

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Byggðasafn Vestfjarða is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.0681°N, 23.1275°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 61 (Flugvallav-Súðavík)
Off the main road: 0.8 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Ísafjörður — 0.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 221 km in a straight line
What else is close: 132 mapped places within 20 km

Byggðasafn Vestfjarða weather and conditions

At Byggðasafn Vestfjarða in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 45 m (sunrise 06:37, sunset 20:22). 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

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 Byggðasafn Vestfjarða

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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Byggðasafn Vestfjarða — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Where is Byggðasafn Vestfjarða?

Byggðasafn Vestfjarða is in Westfjords, 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 Vestfjarða?

Byggðasafn Vestfjarða 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 Byggðasafn Vestfjarða?

Listed opening hours for Byggðasafn Vestfjarða: May 16-Aug 31 10:00-17:00; Sep 01-Sep 15 11:00-15:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.

Is Byggðasafn Vestfjarða wheelchair accessible?

Byggðasafn Vestfjarða has limited wheelchair access according to OpenStreetMap. Contact the museum directly to confirm what's accessible before visiting.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Bunárfoss

3.7 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Valagil

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bulafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Möngufoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Gjörvidalslaug

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær

18 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Torfnes

700 m

Camping site next to Hótel Torfnes in walking distanse from the center of Ísafjörður.…

#2.Tungudalur, Ísafirði

3.1 km·~4 min drive

The Tungudalur camping site is Isafjordurs main camping site.

#3.Súðavík

7.1 km·~8 min drive

The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

7.1 km·~9 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

650 m

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

11 km·~14 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Ísafjörður

250 m

ÓB · 306.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Súðavík

7.8 km·~9 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík

11 km·~13 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flateyri

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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