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Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum

North Iceland, Iceland
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Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum

North Iceland, Iceland

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The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum is a museum of folk and outsider art located outside Akureyri in northern Iceland. It was founded in 1995 by artist Níels Hafstein, and Magnhildur Sigurðardóttir, a retired psychiatric nurse.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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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
Reserve −15%

Tours near Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum

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.Holárfoss
24 km·~29 min drive

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

#2.Goðafoss
25 km·~30 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

Goðafoss
#3.Barnafoss
25 km·~30 min drive

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

#4.Geitafoss
25 km·~31 min drive

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

Geitafoss
4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur
200 m

Hot pot in nature. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri
6.9 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

#3.Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur
7.6 km·~9 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit
9.4 km·~11 min drive

Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Lónsá, Akureyri
6.3 km·~8 min drive

The camp site Lónsá is located close to highway no 1 when entering Akureyri in the…

#2.Systragil
9.4 km·~11 min drive

The camp site Systragil is in the valley Fnjóskadalur, a short distance from Akureyri. A…

#3.Vaglaskógur
10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site Vaglaskógur is in the valley Fnjóskárdalur. The forest Vaglaskógur is the…

#4.Akureyri, Hamrar v/Kjarnaskóg
11 km·~14 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
6.3 km·~8 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup
6.6 km·~8 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
6.8 km·~8 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
7 km·~8 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Baldursnes Akureyri
6.2 km·~7 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hörgárbraut
6.3 km·~8 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Sjafnargata
6.3 km·~8 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Furuvellir
6.5 km·~8 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 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 Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum?
Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum 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 Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum. 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 Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum?
Opening hours for Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum 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 Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Safnasafnid Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum. 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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