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Skjálftasetrið

North Iceland, IcelandEarthquake CentreLocal heritage museum

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MuseumNorth Iceland

Skjálftasetrið

North Iceland, IcelandEarthquake CentreLocal heritage museum

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Skjálftasetrið is in North Iceland at 66.3012°N, 16.4465°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Skjálftasetrið weather and conditions

At Skjálftasetrið in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 6°C), partly cloudy, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 47 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 19:56). 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 Skjálftasetrið

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 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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skeifárfoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Geldingafoss

43 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Hólmárfossar

45 km·~54 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

47 km·~56 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

25 km·~30 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Ostakarið

49 km·~59 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

49 km·~59 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Goldfish Pond

52 km·~62 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kópasker

150 m

The camp site in the village Kópasker is located by the entrance to the village. The…

#2.Lundur Tjaldsvæði

25 km·~30 min drive

A family friendly campsite in Öxarfjörður, playground and swimmingpool within walking…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Lundi

25 km·~30 min drive

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

#4.Raufarhöfn

28 km·~33 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Verslunin Skerjakolla

100 m

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

49 km·~59 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

50 km·~60 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

51 km·~61 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kópasker

100 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Raufarhöfn

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ásbyrgi

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsavík

49 km·~59 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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

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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