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Gamli bærinn Laufás

North Iceland, IcelandOld Turfhouse Laufás

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MuseumNorth Iceland

Gamli bærinn Laufás

North Iceland, IcelandOld Turfhouse Laufás

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Gamli bærinn Laufás is in North Iceland at 65.8937°N, 18.0718°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 83 (Svalbstr-Grenivík)
Off the main road: 0 km from Route 83
Nearest town: Grenivík — 7.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 266 km in a straight line
What else is close: 99 mapped places within 20 km

Gamli bærinn Laufás weather and conditions

At Gamli bærinn Laufás in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 7°C), overcast, wind 1 m/s gusting to 4 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 45 m (sunrise 06:17, sunset 20:01). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Gamli bærinn Laufás

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Gamli bærinn Laufás is in North 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 Gamli bærinn Laufás?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Gamli bærinn Laufás. 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 Gamli bærinn Laufás?

Opening hours for Gamli bærinn Laufás 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 Gamli bærinn Laufás wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Gamli bærinn Laufás. 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

1Útgerðaminjasafnið á Grenivík8 km
2Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum16 km
3Hvoll23 km
4Davíðshús23 km
5Norðurslóð23 km

Waterfalls

#1.Landsendafoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Holárfoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Mígandifoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Hjalteyri Hot Tub

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Hjalteyri Hot Tub is a small geothermal bathing spot in North Iceland with mineral-rich,…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð

10 km·~13 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#4.Hauganes Hot Tubs

14 km·~17 min drive

Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ártún

1.5 km·~2 min drive

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…

#2.Grenivík

7.7 km·~9 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi

11 km·~13 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F649 Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

16 km·~20 min drive

Road to an abandoned fjord

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Jónsabúð

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

22 km·~26 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

23 km·~27 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

23 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grenivík

7.7 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Árskógssandur

14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Sjafnargata

22 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Baldursnes Akureyri

22 km·~26 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North 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