Skrímslasetrið
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65.6865°N, 23.5971°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 619 (Bíldudalur)
Off the main road- 1.3 km from Route 63
Nearest town- Bíldudalur — 1.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 188 km in a straight line
What else is close- 79 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skrímslasetrið
CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 h
RAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 h
PEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 h
CROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
THE WONDER WORLD OF LÁTRABJARG - hikingfrom 30.900 ISK · 7 h
SPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 h
FJORD WANDERING - bikingfrom 23.900 ISK · 6 h
GRAND WEST - Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur & morefrom 34.900 ISK · 6 h
South Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Northern Lights Tour Led by Local Hunters - Hotel pickup availablefrom 11.990 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionSkrímslasetrið weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 tours
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- 1Melódíur Minninganna< 1 km
- 2Selárdalur21 km
- 3Safn Samúels Jónssonar21 km
- 4
Samúel Jónsson's Art Farm22 km - 5
Hnjótur29 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð< 1 km
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Reykjafjarðarlaug9 km - 3Pollurinn11 km
Fuel
- 1Bíldudalur< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Tálknafjörður12 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Patreksfjörður20 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours - BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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Where is Skrímslasetrið?
Skrímslasetrið is in Westfjords, 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 Skrímslasetrið?
Skrímslasetrið charges an entry fee. Fees and opening hours change seasonally — check the museum's own website for current prices before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Skrímslasetrið?
Listed opening hours for Skrímslasetrið: May 15-Sep 10 10:00-18:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.
Is Skrímslasetrið wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Skrímslasetrið. 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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