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Heklusetrið

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MuseumSouth Coast

Heklusetrið

South Coast, IcelandHekla Information Center

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Heklusetrið is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9925°N, 20.0125°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 26 (Bjallav.-Galtal.)
Off the main road: 0.1 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 12.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 95 km in a straight line
What else is close: 64 mapped places within 20 km

Heklusetrið weather and conditions

At Heklusetrið in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), rain, wind 4 m/s gusting to 12 m/s, 1.5 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:29, sunset 20:05). 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 Heklusetrið

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Where is Heklusetrið?

Heklusetrið is in South Coast, 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 Heklusetrið?

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

Opening hours for Heklusetrið 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 Heklusetrið wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Heklusetrið. 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

1Þjóðveldisbærinn17 km
2Sagnagarður Soil Conservation Visitor Centre17 km
3Saga Centre29 km
4Fischersetur48 km
5Rjómabúið á Baugsstöðum50 km

Waterfalls

#1.Þjófafoss

10 km·~12 min drive

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…

#2.Rauðifoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Búðafoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Tröllkonuhlaup

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Brúarpotturinn

18 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Hrunalaug

20 km·~23 min drive

Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…

#4.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

21 km·~25 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Leirubakki

50 m

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Rjúpnavellir

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

13 km·~15 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#4.Sandártunga

13 km·~15 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#2.F333 Haukadalsvegur

17 km·~20 min drive

Starts at Geysir

#3.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

18 km·~21 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

#4.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

21 km·~26 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

26 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

29 km·~35 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

43 km·~52 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella

26 km·~31 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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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