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Byggðasafn

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Byggðasafn is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4388°N, 20.2691°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
22.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vestmannaeyjabær — 0 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
114 km in a straight line
What else is close
70 mapped places within 20 km

Byggðasafn weather and conditions

At Byggðasafn in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like -2°C), light drizzle, wind 12 m/s gusting to 19 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 34 m (sunrise 06:31, sunset 20:05). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Where is Byggðasafn?
Byggðasafn is in South Coast, 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?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Byggðasafn. 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?
Opening hours for Byggðasafn 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 wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Byggðasafn. 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

  1. 1Skansinn1 km
  2. 2Eldheimar1 km
  3. 3Landlyst1 km
  4. 4Herjólfstown1 km
  5. 5Saga Centre35 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær
750 m

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur
35 km·~42 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Seljavallalaug
36 km·~43 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
45 km·~54 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsheimilið
1 km·~1 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Vestmannaeyja
1.1 km·~1 min drive

Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.

#3.Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar
1.4 km·~2 min drive

The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…

#4.Hamragarðar
25 km·~29 min drive

The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
350 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
450 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
45 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
66 km·~79 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vestmannaeyjar
400 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur
35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella
44 km·~53 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót
50 km·~60 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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