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Gerðarsafn

Reykjavík Area, IcelandFree entry

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MuseumReykjavík Area

Gerðarsafn

Reykjavík Area, IcelandFree entry

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Map of Gerðarsafn

Gerðarsafn is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1121°N, 21.9100°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 40 (Hafnarfjarðarv.)
Off the main road: 0.1 km from Route 40
Nearest town: Kópavogsbær — 0.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 4 km in a straight line
What else is close: 1,077 mapped places within 20 km

Gerðarsafn weather and conditions

At Gerðarsafn in Reykjavik, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), mostly clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:36, sunset 20:13). 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 Gerðarsafn

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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Where is Gerðarsafn?

Gerðarsafn is in Reykjavík Area, 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 Gerðarsafn?

Gerðarsafn is free to enter, according to OpenStreetMap. Opening hours can still be seasonal, so confirm before you go.

What are the opening hours of Gerðarsafn?

Opening hours for Gerðarsafn 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 Gerðarsafn wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Gerðarsafn. 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

Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

3.6 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Sjávarfoss

3.6 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

4.1 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region

1.4 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Nauthólsvík

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

4 km·~5 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Reykjavík

4.1 km·~5 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

#3.Hafnarfjörður

4.9 km·~6 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

#4.Viðistaðatúni

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

300 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

600 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kvikk

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Prís

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hamraborg

200 m

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Fossvogur

800 m

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kópavogsbraut

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Arnarsmári

1.7 km·~2 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Ogkelt · 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