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Kröflustöð

North Iceland, Iceland

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Kröflustöð

North Iceland, Iceland

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Kröflustöð is in North Iceland at 65.7027°N, 16.7749°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykjahlíð — 9.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 299 km in a straight line
What else is close: 233 mapped places within 20 km

Kröflustöð weather and conditions

At Kröflustöð in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 9 m/s gusting to 15 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:12, sunset 19:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Kröflustöð

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: Villy Fink Isaksen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Kröflustöð?

Kröflustöð 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 Kröflustöð?

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

Listed opening hours for Kröflustöð: Jun-Aug: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.

Is Kröflustöð wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Kröflustöð. 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

Waterfalls

#1.Selfoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Dettifoss

22 km·~26 min drive

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. This beast moves 500 cubic meters of water per…

#3.Hafragilsfoss

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Grjótagjá

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#3.Stóragjá Cave

11 km·~14 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

27 km·~32 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hlíð, Mývatni

8.9 km·~11 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

#2.Bjarg

9.4 km·~11 min drive

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

#3.Vogar

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.CJA Campsite

26 km·~31 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

45 km·~55 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

60 km·~72 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

61 km·~73 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykjahlíð

9.2 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Villy Fink Isaksen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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