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South Coast, Iceland

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MuseumSouth Coast

Kirkjubaejarstofa

South Coast, Iceland

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Kirkjubaejarstofa is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.7891°N, 18.0504°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 205 (Klaustur-Núpsst.)
Off the main road: 0.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 2.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 194 km in a straight line
What else is close: 113 mapped places within 20 km

Kirkjubaejarstofa weather and conditions

At Kirkjubaejarstofa in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), drizzle, wind 3 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 35 m (sunrise 06:21, sunset 19:57). 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 Kirkjubaejarstofa

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 Kirkjubaejarstofa?

Kirkjubaejarstofa 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 Kirkjubaejarstofa?

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

Opening hours for Kirkjubaejarstofa 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 Kirkjubaejarstofa wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Kirkjubaejarstofa. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Systrafoss

500 m

Systrafoss is a waterfall in Iceland, found at Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Skaftárhreppur in…

#2.Stjórnarfoss

1.3 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðárfoss

1.9 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Mögárfoss

6.4 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

250 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Strútslaug

45 km·~54 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Guðlaug

50 km·~59 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

53 km·~64 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Kirkjubær II

350 m

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

#2.Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri

400 m

Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a village by highway no 1 with the population of 150 people. The…

#3.Kleifar

1.4 km·~2 min drive

The camp site Kleifar is by the road to Geirland, about 2,5 km from the town…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar

1.4 km·~2 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

200 m

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

63 km·~75 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

115 km·~139 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

116 km·~140 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

750 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes

61 km·~73 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Vík í Mýrdal

62 km·~75 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

70 km·~84 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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