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North Iceland, IcelandSauðaneshús Local Folk Museum

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Sauðanes

North Iceland, IcelandSauðaneshús Local Folk Museum

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Sauðanes is in North Iceland at 66.2454°N, 15.2616°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 869 (Langanesvegur að Hlíð)
Off the main road: 6.1 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Þórshöfn — 6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 389 km in a straight line
What else is close: 18 mapped places within 20 km

Sauðanes weather and conditions

At Sauðanes in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 5°C), partly cloudy, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 46 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 19:51). 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 Sauðanes

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Where is Sauðanes?

Sauðanes 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 Sauðanes?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Sauðanes. 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 Sauðanes?

Opening hours for Sauðanes 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 Sauðanes wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Sauðanes. 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.Geldingafoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Selárfoss

52 km·~62 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Gljúfursárfoss

62 km·~74 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

67 km·~80 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

31 km·~37 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

52 km·~62 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

56 km·~67 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

89 km·~107 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn

6 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Bakkafjörður

31 km·~37 min drive

Family-friendly campsite with a football pitch, jump pad and frisbee golf. Nearby are…

#3.Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

38 km·~45 min drive

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

#4.Raufarhöfn

38 km·~45 min drive

The camp site is located next to the elementary school and sport center.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

6.2 km·~7 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Verslunin Skerjakolla

53 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kauptún

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

96 km·~115 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Þórshöfn

6.2 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bakkafjörður

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Raufarhöfn

38 km·~46 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Kópasker

53 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

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

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