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MuseumWest Iceland

Vatnasafn

West Iceland, IcelandLibrary of Water

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Map of Vatnasafn

Vatnasafn is in West Iceland at 65.0772°N, 22.7287°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 58 (Stykkish-Vatnaleið)
Off the main road: 0.1 km from Route 58
Nearest town: Stykkishólmsbær — 3.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 110 km in a straight line
What else is close: 107 mapped places within 20 km

Vatnasafn weather and conditions

At Vatnasafn in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 41 m (sunrise 06:37, sunset 20:18). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Vatnasafn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Photo: Christian Bickel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

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Where is Vatnasafn?

Vatnasafn is in West 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 Vatnasafn?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Vatnasafn. 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 Vatnasafn?

Listed opening hours for Vatnasafn: Jun-Aug: Mo-Su 13:00-18:00; Sep-May: "on appointment". Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.

Is Vatnasafn wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Vatnasafn. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Nátthagafoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Selvalafoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Bakkárfoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Rjúkandi

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

500 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Sturlungalaug

18 km·~22 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

30 km·~36 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stykkishólmur

700 m

The camping site in Stykkisholmur is centrally located and has many features.

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

800 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Á, Skarðsströnd

28 km·~33 min drive

The camp site Á in Skardsstrond is in a beautiful location in west Iceland.

#4.Á

28 km·~33 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

350 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

45 km·~54 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kassinn

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Stykkishólmur

500 m

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Breiðablik

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundarfjörður

30 km·~36 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Búðardalur

45 km·~54 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Bickel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
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