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Grenjaðarstaður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Grenjaðarstaður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Grenjaðarstaður

Grenjaðarstaður is in North Iceland at 65.8204°N, 17.3512°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 853 (Hvammavegur)
Off the main road: 3.1 km from Route 87
Nearest town: Laugar — 11 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 285 km in a straight line
What else is close: 65 mapped places within 20 km

Grenjaðarstaður weather and conditions

At Grenjaðarstaður in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:14, sunset 19:58). 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 Grenjaðarstaður

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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Photo: JøMa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Where is Grenjaðarstaður?

Grenjaðarstaður 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 Grenjaðarstaður?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Grenjaðarstaður. 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 Grenjaðarstaður?

Opening hours for Grenjaðarstaður 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 Grenjaðarstaður wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Grenjaðarstaður. 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.Ullarfoss

8.7 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Barnafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Landsendafoss

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Geitafoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Ystihver

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit

10 km·~12 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

11 km·~13 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

#4.Goldfish Pond

22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Heiðarbær

7.6 km·~9 min drive

The camp site Heiðarbaer is well located 5 star camp site with space for folding campers…

#2.Laugar Camping

11 km·~13 min drive

The campsite at Laugar, Northeast of Iceland. Booking is not allowed before arriving at…

#3.CJA Campsite

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#4.CJA camping, Laugar

13 km·~16 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

24 km·~29 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

25 km·~30 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

37 km·~44 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

37 km·~45 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Laugar

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Fosshóll

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsavík

24 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð

28 km·~34 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · JøMa · 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