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Glaumbær

About

The Skagafjörður Folk Museum is an outdoor settlement museum that was established in 1948 when the National Museum of Iceland acquired the rights to use the old town of Glaumbær at Langholt.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Glaumbær

Glaumbær is in North Iceland at 65.6110°N, 19.5047°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 75 (Varmahl.-Sauðárkr)
Off the main road
0.1 km from Route 75
Nearest town
Varmahlíð — 7.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
199 km in a straight line
What else is close
111 mapped places within 20 km

Glaumbær weather and conditions

At Glaumbær in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 07:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:23, sunset 20:06). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Where is Glaumbær?
Glaumbær 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 Glaumbær?
Glaumbær 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 Glaumbær?
Opening hours for Glaumbær 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 Glaumbær wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Glaumbær. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður
6.9 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Fosslaug
14 km·~17 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur
16 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður
18 km·~21 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Varmahlíð
6.9 km·~8 min drive

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#2.Tjaldsvæðið Varmahlíð
7 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Hegranes
14 km·~17 min drive

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#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki
16 km·~20 min drive

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4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hlíðarkaup
15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð
16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
36 km·~43 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
63 km·~76 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð
6.9 km·~8 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt
16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hofsós
32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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