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Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð

West Iceland, IcelandSeal CenterPaid entryWheelchair accessible

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MuseumWest Iceland

Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð

West Iceland, IcelandSeal CenterPaid entryWheelchair accessible

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Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð is in West Iceland at 65.3953°N, 20.9478°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 711 (Hvammstangavegur)
Off the main road: 5.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvammstangi — 0.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 147 km in a straight line
What else is close: 89 mapped places within 20 km

Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð weather and conditions

At Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 42 m (sunrise 06:30, sunset 20:12). 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%

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Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð is in West 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 Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð?

Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð 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 Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð?

Listed opening hours for Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.

Is Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð wheelchair accessible?

Selasetur Íslands, Upplýsingamiðstöð is marked as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Older or turf-built museums can still have uneven ground, so contact them if you have specific access needs.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Bardúsa verslunarminjasafn< 1 km
2Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna17 km
3Eiríksstaðir46 km
4Báta og hlunnindasýningin58 km
5Snorrastofa83 km

Waterfalls

#1.Kerafossar

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Neðri-Foss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Efri-Foss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kolufossar

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

500 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

38 km·~45 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

40 km·~48 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga

1.2 km·~1 min drive

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

#2.Hvammstangi

1.2 km·~1 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Langafit Laugarbakka

8.1 km·~10 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

#4.Dæli Víðidal

16 km·~19 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

50 m

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

42 km·~51 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

48 km·~58 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hvammstangi

550 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki

8.1 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Víðihlíð

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

29 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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