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Safn Samúels Jónssonar

Westfjords, IcelandSamúel Jónsson museum

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MuseumWestfjords

Safn Samúels Jónssonar

Westfjords, IcelandSamúel Jónsson museum

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Safn Samúels Jónssonar is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7869°N, 23.9903°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 20.3 km from Route 63
Nearest town: Tálknafjörður — 19.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 206 km in a straight line
What else is close: 51 mapped places within 20 km

Safn Samúels Jónssonar weather and conditions

At Safn Samúels Jónssonar in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), partly cloudy, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:41, sunset 20:25). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Safn Samúels Jónssonar

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.

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Safn Samúels Jónssonar 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 Safn Samúels Jónssonar?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Safn Samúels Jónssonar. 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 Safn Samúels Jónssonar?

Opening hours for Safn Samúels Jónssonar 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 Safn Samúels Jónssonar wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Safn Samúels Jónssonar. 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.Foss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Svuntufoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bæjarfoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Hundafoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Pollurinn

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

30 km·~36 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Tálknafirði

19 km·~22 min drive

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

#2.Tálknafjörður

19 km·~23 min drive

The camp site in Tálknafjörður is located in the center of the village, next to the…

#3.Bíldudalur við Byltu

21 km·~25 min drive

The camping site at Bildudalur is located next to the towns sporting fields. The site has…

#4.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

21 km·~25 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Fjölval

21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Albina

22 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

48 km·~57 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Tálknafjörður

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldudalur

21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Patreksfjörður

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

25 km·~30 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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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