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Skrímslasetrið

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MuseumWestfjords

Skrímslasetrið

Westfjords, IcelandSea Monster MuseumLocal heritage museumPaid entry

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Skrímslasetrið is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.6865°N, 23.5971°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Skrímslasetrið weather and conditions

At Skrímslasetrið in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:39, sunset 20:23). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Skrímslasetrið

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Foss

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Bæjarfoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Hundafoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Svuntufoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

400 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Reykjafjarðarlaug

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Pollurinn

11 km·~14 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

#4.Dynjandislaug

19 km·~22 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

50 m

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a…

#2.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

450 m

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Bíldudalur við Byltu

500 m

The camping site at Bildudalur is located next to the towns sporting fields. The site has…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Tálknafirði

13 km·~16 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

46 km·~55 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bíldudalur

200 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

12 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Patreksfjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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