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Skógasafn

South Coast, IcelandSkógar Museum

Map of Skógasafn

Skógasafn is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5262°N, 19.4930°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 2420 (Skógar)
Off the main road
0.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vík í Mýrdal — 26.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
138 km in a straight line
What else is close
379 mapped places within 20 km

Skógasafn weather and conditions

At Skógasafn in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 34 m (sunrise 06:28, sunset 20:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Where is Skógasafn?
Skógasafn is in South Coast, 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 Skógasafn?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Skógasafn. 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 Skógasafn?
Opening hours for Skógasafn 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 Skógasafn wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Skógasafn. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre27 km
  2. 2Skansinn39 km
  3. 3Eldheimar39 km
  4. 4Landlyst39 km
  5. 5Byggðasafn40 km

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug
7.2 km·~9 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur
27 km·~32 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hot Spring Shower
29 km·~34 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær
40 km·~49 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss
1000 m

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#2.Strákagil
17 km·~20 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#3.Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)
17 km·~20 min drive

The campsite in Básar is all around the cabin. It is possible to camp in flat areas and…

#4.Bjargaflöt
17 km·~20 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
27 km·~33 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
40 km·~48 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
56 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Gvendarkjör
77 km·~93 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal
27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar
40 km·~48 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur
44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella
56 km·~67 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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