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63.8396°N, 22.4323°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 43 (Grindavík)
Off the main road- 0.2 km from Route 43
Nearest town- Grindavík — 0.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 42 km in a straight line
What else is close- 285 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kvikan
Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Grindavikfrom 49.245 ISK · 4 h
Trip to the Moon 3 to 4-hour ATV tourfrom 35.900 ISK · 4 h
Lava Beach 2-hour ATV tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
1h Buggy Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavíkfrom 41.800 ISK · 1 h
Midnight Sun Quad / Buggy tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 13.490 ISK · 3 h
Blue Lagoon - Reykjavikfrom 25.000 ISK · 45 min
Reykjavik - Blue Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 45 min
Blue Lagoon Transfer RVK-RVK with 2-hour waiting timefrom 84.279 ISK · 3 hBlue Lagoon Admissionfrom 13.490 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Northern Lights Tour Led by Local Hunters - Hotel pickup availablefrom 11.990 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionKvikan weather and conditions
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- 1Powerplant Exhibition13 km
- 2Slökkviliðsminjasafn15 km
- 3Víkingaheimar16 km
- 4Rokksafn Íslands18 km
- 5
Duus Museum20 km
Waterfalls
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Grindavík< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Stapabraut15 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Reykjanesbær16 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Tours
Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 13.490 ISK · 3 hours
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 18.994 ISK · 7 hours
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Where is Kvikan?
Kvikan is in Reykjanes Peninsula, 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 Kvikan?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Kvikan. 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 Kvikan?
Listed opening hours for Kvikan: May 15-Sep 15 10:00-17:00; Sep 16-May 14 Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sep 16-May 14 Sa-Su 11:00-17:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.
Is Kvikan wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Kvikan. 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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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
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