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63.5262°N, 19.4930°W · South Coast
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
Tours near Skógasafn
Solheimajokull 4h Moderate Level Glacier Hikefrom 15.052 ISK · 3 h
Kayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.358 ISK · 4 h
The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Caminata Glaciar en Sólheimajökull. Encuentro en el sitio (Solo en Español)from 16.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Glacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull. Meet on locationfrom 16.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Glacier Experience / A Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull Glacierfrom 12.990 ISK · 4 h
Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
Ice Cave and Snowmobile Tour from Gullfossfrom 42.891 ISK · 4 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 7.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionSkógasafn weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hAll 1,631 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre27 km
- 2
Skansinn39 km - 3
Eldheimar39 km - 4
Landlyst39 km - 5
Byggðasafn40 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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- 1
Vík í Mýrdal27 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2
Vestmannaeyjar40 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Hvolsvöllur44 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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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.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Beata May · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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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