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Gljúfrasteinn is a writer's home museum, which was the former home of Halldór Kiljan Laxness, a 1955 Nobel Prize for Literature winner. It is located in Mosfellsbær, east of Reykjavík, Iceland.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Gljúfrasteinn
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64.1809°N, 21.5819°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 36 (Mosfellsdalur)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 5.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 18 km in a straight line
What else is close- 992 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Gljúfrasteinn
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.366 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.381 ISK · 5 h
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
South Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Northern Lights Tour Led by Local Hunters - Hotel pickup availablefrom 11.990 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionGljúfrasteinn weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Árbæjarsafn13 km - 2
Listasafn Sigurjóns Ólafssonar15 km - 3
Ásmundarsafn15 km - 4Höfði16 km
- 5Kjarvalsstaðir17 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær5 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur9 km
Fuel
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Mosfellsbær6 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt6 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Langitangi6 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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Where is Gljúfrasteinn?
Gljúfrasteinn 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 Gljúfrasteinn?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Gljúfrasteinn. 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 Gljúfrasteinn?
Opening hours for Gljúfrasteinn 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 Gljúfrasteinn wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Gljúfrasteinn. 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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Hreinn Gudlaugsson · Wikipedia · CC-BY-SA-4.0
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
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