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Gerðarsafn

Reykjavík Area, IcelandFree entry
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Gerðarsafn

Reykjavík Area, IcelandFree entry

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Gerðarsafn

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss
3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#2.Ullarfoss
3.6 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Sjávarfoss
3.6 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#4.Skáfossar
4.1 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg
1.4 km·~2 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#2.Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region
1.4 km·~2 min drive

Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#3.Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir
1.6 km·~2 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Nauthólsvík
1.8 km·~2 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

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.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Reykjavík 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.

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