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Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi

West Iceland, Iceland

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Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi

West Iceland, Iceland

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Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi is in West Iceland at 64.9141°N, 23.8855°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 574 (Helliss.-Ólafsvík)
Off the main road: 13.6 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Hellissandur — 0.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 126 km in a straight line
What else is close: 132 mapped places within 20 km

Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi weather and conditions

At Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 40 m (sunrise 06:42, sunset 20:22). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi

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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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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Svöðufoss

4.1 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Kerlingarfoss

4.7 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Klukkufoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Snekkjufoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

30 km·~35 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

33 km·~39 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

38 km·~46 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

57 km·~69 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

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.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