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Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre

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MuseumSouth Coast

Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre

South Coast, IcelandWheelchair accessible

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Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4176°N, 19.0141°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 1 (Reynisfjall)
Off the main road: 0.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 0.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 165 km in a straight line
What else is close: 212 mapped places within 20 km

Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre weather and conditions

At Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), light drizzle, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 34 m (sunrise 06:26, sunset 20:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre

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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Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre 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.

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We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre. 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 Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre?

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Is Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre wheelchair accessible?

Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre is marked as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Older or turf-built museums can still have uneven ground, so contact them if you have specific access needs.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Skógasafn27 km
2Skansinn62 km
3Byggðasafn62 km
4Eldheimar62 km
5Landlyst62 km

Waterfalls

#1.Uxafótafoss

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Biniöfoss

3.4 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Remundargilsfossi

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Huldufoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

300 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug

34 km·~41 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Hot Spring Shower

47 km·~56 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Strútslaug

51 km·~61 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal

950 m

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

#2.Þakgil

14 km·~17 min drive

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

28 km·~33 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#4.Þvergil

36 km·~43 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

750 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

63 km·~75 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

83 km·~99 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

650 m

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

62 km·~75 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

71 km·~85 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

Data & sources

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

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