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Hvalasafnið á Húsavík

North Iceland, IcelandPaid entryLimited accessibility
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Hvalasafnið á Húsavík

North Iceland, IcelandPaid entryLimited accessibility

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Hvalasafnið á Húsavík

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Æðarfossar
7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Æðarfossar
#2.Skeifárfoss
9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Landsendafoss
20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Ullarfoss
31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík
300 m

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Best with few people.

#2.Ostakarið
1 km·~1 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Goldfish Pond
3.6 km·~4 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Ystihver
18 km·~21 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húsavík
500 m

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík
550 m

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

#3.Heiðarbær
18 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Mánárbakki
20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
50 m

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
850 m

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Jónsabúð
39 km·~47 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Verslunin Skerjakolla
49 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsavík
100 m

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar
36 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ásbyrgi
39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Grenivík
39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

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Where is Hvalasafnið á Húsavík?
Hvalasafnið á Húsavík 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 Hvalasafnið á Húsavík?
Hvalasafnið á Húsavík 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 Hvalasafnið á Húsavík?
Listed opening hours for Hvalasafnið á Húsavík: Apr-Oct 09:00-18:00; Nov-Mar 10:00-16:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.
Is Hvalasafnið á Húsavík wheelchair accessible?
Hvalasafnið á Húsavík has limited wheelchair access according to OpenStreetMap. Contact the museum directly to confirm what's accessible before visiting.

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