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64.4108°N, 21.6092°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 47 (Hvalfj.norðanv.)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 47
Nearest town- Melahverfi — 11.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 33 km in a straight line
What else is close- 284 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hernámssetrið
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.587 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.381 ISK · 5 h
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 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
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.366 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
South Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionHernámssetrið weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 tours
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- 1Landbúnaðarsafn Íslands19 km
- 2Safnahús Borgarfjarðar20 km
- 3Landnámssetur Íslands20 km
- 4
Byggðarsafnið23 km - 5
Snorrastofa32 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur5 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð19 km
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Ferstikla< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Grundartangi10 km · 308.7 kr/L
- 3Borgarnes21 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.587 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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Where is Hernámssetrið?
Hernámssetrið is in West 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 Hernámssetrið?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Hernámssetrið. 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 Hernámssetrið?
Opening hours for Hernámssetrið 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 Hernámssetrið wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Hernámssetrið. 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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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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