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66.3012°N, 16.4465°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 870 (Kópaskersvegur)
Off the main road- 3.4 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Kópasker — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 350 km in a straight line
What else is close- 28 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skjálftasetrið
Geosea Ticketfrom 7.490 ISK
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi and Lake Mývatn - Shore Excursion from Húsavíkfrom 24.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Husavik Portfrom 25.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Whales & Horsesfrom 22.990 ISK · 4 h
Big Whale Safari & Puffinsfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
Whale Watchingfrom 12.490 ISK · 3 h
Húsavík Original Whale Watchingfrom 14.036 ISK · 3 h
Godafoss Waterfall & Earth Lagoon (Myvatn Nature Baths) Tour with Admissionfrom 28.990 ISK · 6 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionSkjálftasetrið weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandGodafoss Waterfall & Earth Lagoon (Myvatn Nature Baths) Tour with Admissionfrom 28.990 ISK · 6 hAll 1,631 tours
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- 1Bóka- og Byggðasafn1 km
- 2Mánárbakki Minjasafn32 km
- 3Safnahúsið49 km
- 4Hvalasafnið á Húsavík49 km
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The Exploration Museum49 km
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Where is Skjálftasetrið?
Skjálftasetrið 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 Skjálftasetrið?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Skjálftasetrið. 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 Skjálftasetrið?
Opening hours for Skjálftasetrið 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 Skjálftasetrið wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Skjálftasetrið. 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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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
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