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Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi

West Iceland, Iceland
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Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi

West Iceland, Iceland

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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 Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi

Free cancellationSmall groups
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
View tour →

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Svöðufoss
4.1 km·~5 min drive

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

Svöðufoss
#2.Kerlingarfoss
4.7 km·~6 min drive

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

Kerlingarfoss
#3.Klukkufoss
5.5 km·~7 min drive

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

Klukkufoss
#4.Snekkjufoss
6 km·~7 min drive

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

Snekkjufoss
4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær
30 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær
33 km·~39 min drive

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær
38 km·~46 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur
57 km·~69 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hellissandur
250 m

A new camp site. The camp site is located on the left side when arriving to Hellissandur…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi
300 m

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

#3.Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík
9.7 km·~12 min drive

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

#4.Ólafsvík
9.8 km·~12 min drive

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kassinn
8.5 km·~10 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
57 km·~69 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Albina
76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hellissandur
150 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsvík
8.8 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Arnarstapi
20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Grundarfjörður
30 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

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Where is Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi?
Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi 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 Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi. 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 Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi?
Listed opening hours for Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi: Mo-Su 11:00-17:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.
Is Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi. 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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