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North Iceland, IcelandFree entry
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Nýibær

North Iceland, IcelandFree entry

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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
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Tours near Nýibær

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.Ingjaldsfossar
9.4 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Holárfoss
24 km·~28 min drive

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

#3.Háaleitisfoss
25 km·~30 min drive

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

#4.Reykjafoss
29 km·~35 min drive

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

Reykjafoss
4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður
100 m

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#2.Lýsulaugar
9.6 km·~12 min drive

Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur
25 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#4.Skatalaug
29 km·~35 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal
450 m

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

#2.Hólar í Hjaltadal
700 m

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

#3.Hegranes
17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

#4.Hofsós
23 km·~27 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð
24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup
25 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
37 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
45 km·~54 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós
23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt
24 km·~28 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur
24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Varmahlíð
25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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 Nýibær?
Nýibær 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 Nýibær?
Nýibær is free to enter, according to OpenStreetMap. Opening hours can still be seasonal, so confirm before you go.
What are the opening hours of Nýibær?
Opening hours for Nýibær vary by season and aren't confirmed here. Many smaller Icelandic museums open only in summer or by arrangement — check the museum's website or call ahead before you go.
Is Nýibær wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Nýibær. 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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