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Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins

North Iceland, IcelandIcelandic Horse History Center

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MuseumNorth Iceland

Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins

North Iceland, IcelandIcelandic Horse History Center

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Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins is in North Iceland at 65.7328°N, 19.1118°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 767 (Ásavegur - Hólar)
Off the main road: 11.8 km from Route 76
Nearest town: Hólar — 0.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 221 km in a straight line
What else is close: 125 mapped places within 20 km

Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins weather and conditions

At Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 05:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:21, sunset 20:05). 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 Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins

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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Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins 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 Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins. 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 Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins?

Opening hours for Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins 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 Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Sögusetur Íslenska Hestsins. 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.Ingjaldsfossar

9.5 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Holárfoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

100 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Lýsulaugar

9.6 km·~12 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

24 km·~29 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Skatalaug

29 km·~35 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal

500 m

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

#2.Hólar í Hjaltadal

650 m

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

#3.Hegranes

17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

#4.Hofsós

23 km·~27 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

38 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

45 km·~54 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós

23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

24 km·~28 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Varmahlíð

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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

Data & sources

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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