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Ósvör

Westfjords, IcelandHistory museumPaid entry

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MuseumWestfjords

Ósvör

Westfjords, IcelandHistory museumPaid entry

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Ósvör is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.1502°N, 23.2160°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 61 (Bolungarvík)
Off the main road: 0.8 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Bolungarvík — 1.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 231 km in a straight line
What else is close: 111 mapped places within 20 km

Ósvör weather and conditions

At Ósvör in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), rain showers, wind 4 m/s gusting to 8 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 46 m (sunrise 06:37, sunset 20:23). 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 Ósvör

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

Photos & videos

Ósvör — photo by Herbert Ortner, Vienna, Austria · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

Photo: Herbert Ortner, Vienna, Austria · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

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Where is Ósvör?

Ósvör is in Westfjords, 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 Ósvör?

Ósvör 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 Ósvör?

Opening hours for Ósvör 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 Ósvör wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Ósvör. 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.Bunárfoss

9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Valagil

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Möngufoss

24 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bulafoss

29 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Gjörvidalslaug

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bolungarvík

1.8 km·~2 min drive

The camp site in Bolungarvík is located next to the swimming pool. The camp sita has good…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Bolungarvíkur

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Torfnes

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Camping site next to Hótel Torfnes in walking distanse from the center of Ísafjörður.…

#4.Tungudalur, Ísafirði

10 km·~12 min drive

The Tungudalur camping site is Isafjordurs main camping site.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

10 km·~12 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

10 km·~12 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bolungarvík

1.5 km·~2 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

9.4 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Súðavík

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flateyri

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Herbert Ortner, Vienna, Austria · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
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