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65.2626°N, 14.3964°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 1 (Fagridalur)
Off the main road- 0.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Egilsstaðir — 0.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 379 km in a straight line
What else is close- 97 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Safnahús
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
East Iceland Nature and Culture - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 57.000 ISK · 7 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike - Shore Excursionfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike and Vök Baths - Shore Excursionfrom 49.900 ISK · 7 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hikefrom 14.613 ISK · 3 h
Ice Cave Discoveryfrom 34.900 ISK · 6 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionSafnahús weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,631 tours
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- 1Skaftfell. Center for Visual Art, East Iceland19 km
- 2
Stríðsárasafnið26 km - 3Gamlabúð28 km
- 4
Náttúrugripasafnið35 km - 5Málverkasafn Tryggva Ólafssonar35 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir< 1 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing5 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður27 km
Fuel
- 1Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Egilsstaðir< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Egilsstaðir Miðvangi< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.491 ISK · 3 hours
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Where is Safnahús?
Safnahús is in East 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 Safnahús?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Safnahús. 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 Safnahús?
Opening hours for Safnahús 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 Safnahús wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Safnahús. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.
Data & sources
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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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