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The Sheep Farming Museum

Westfjords, IcelandPaid entryLimited accessibility

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MuseumWestfjords

The Sheep Farming Museum

Westfjords, IcelandPaid entryLimited accessibility

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The Sheep Farming Museum is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.6411°N, 21.5834°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 68 (Broddanes-Hrófá)
Off the main road: 0.1 km from Route 68
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 8.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 167 km in a straight line
What else is close: 92 mapped places within 20 km

The Sheep Farming Museum weather and conditions

At The Sheep Farming Museum in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:32, sunset 20:15). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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 The Sheep Farming Museum

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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The Sheep Farming Museum is in Westfjords, Iceland. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your drive — check live road conditions first, especially outside summer.

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The Sheep Farming Museum charges an entry fee. Fees and opening hours change seasonally — check the museum's own website for current prices before visiting.

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Opening hours for The Sheep Farming Museum 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.

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The Sheep Farming Museum has limited wheelchair access according to OpenStreetMap. Contact the museum directly to confirm what's accessible before visiting.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Laugufoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Àlftafoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Goðafoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Bakkafoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Hot_pot hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Drangsnes Hot Pots

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#4.Gvendarlaug hin forna

16 km·~19 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Hveravík

6.7 km·~8 min drive

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

#2.Hólmavík

8.2 km·~10 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

#3.Drangsnes

8.7 km·~10 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#4.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

8.7 km·~10 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

8.1 km·~10 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

8.4 km·~10 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

60 km·~71 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Hólmavík

8.2 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes

8.4 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykhólar

35 km·~43 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