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Landnámssetur Íslands

West Iceland, IcelandThe Settlement CenterPaid entry

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MuseumWest Iceland

Landnámssetur Íslands

West Iceland, IcelandThe Settlement CenterPaid entry

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Landnámssetur Íslands is in West Iceland at 64.5357°N, 21.9232°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 1 (Hafnarfjall)
Off the main road: 0.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Borgarnes — 1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 43 km in a straight line
What else is close: 123 mapped places within 20 km

Landnámssetur Íslands weather and conditions

At Landnámssetur Íslands in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), light rain, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.5 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 38 m (sunrise 06:35, sunset 20:14). 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 Landnámssetur Íslands

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Where is Landnámssetur Íslands?

Landnámssetur Íslands is in West 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 Landnámssetur Íslands?

Landnámssetur Íslands charges an entry fee. Fees and opening hours change seasonally — check the museum's own website for current prices before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Landnámssetur Íslands?

Listed opening hours for Landnámssetur Íslands: 10:00-21:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.

Is Landnámssetur Íslands wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Landnámssetur Íslands. 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.Sjávarfoss

6.6 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Langárfoss

6.9 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Skuggafoss

7.5 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Hafnarfoss

8 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

550 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

20 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

23 km·~28 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Borgarnes

1.9 km·~2 min drive

The camp site is in the small town Borgarnes, by highway no 1 on the way out of town…

#2.Selskógur, Skorradal

16 km·~20 min drive

The forest Selsskógur is in the middle of the valley Skorradalur. It is a good camp site…

#3.Selsskógur

17 km·~20 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði

17 km·~20 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

21 km·~25 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

900 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

1000 m

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind

1 km·~1 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Borgarnes

1.1 km·~1 min drive

N1 · 295.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Baulan

20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundartangi

21 km·~25 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Ferstikla

21 km·~25 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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