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Kröflustöð

North Iceland, Iceland
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Kröflustöð

North Iceland, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
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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 Kröflustöð

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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Waterfalls

#1.Selfoss
21 km·~25 min drive

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

Selfoss
#2.Dettifoss
22 km·~26 min drive

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

Dettifoss
#3.Hafragilsfoss
22 km·~27 min drive

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

#4.Réttarfoss
25 km·~30 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit
1.9 km·~2 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

#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

Natural geothermal hot spring near Laugar in Þingeyjarsveit, North Iceland. Mapped with…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hlíð
8.8 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.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…

#3.Bjarg
9.4 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Vogar
11 km·~13 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.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 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.

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