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Veiðisafnið

South Coast, Iceland

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MuseumSouth Coast

Veiðisafnið

South Coast, Iceland

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Veiðisafnið is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8389°N, 21.0720°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 33 (Stokkseyri)
Off the main road: 0 km from Route 33
Nearest town: Stokkseyri — 1.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 55 km in a straight line
What else is close: 76 mapped places within 20 km

Veiðisafnið weather and conditions

At Veiðisafnið in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 35 m (sunrise 06:33, sunset 20:09). 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 Veiðisafnið

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Where is Veiðisafnið?

Veiðisafnið is in South Coast, 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 Veiðisafnið?

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

Listed opening hours for Veiðisafnið: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.

Is Veiðisafnið wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Veiðisafnið. 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.Reykjafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Urriðafoss

22 km·~26 min drive

Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…

#3.Djúpagilsfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Ægissíðufoss

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árborg

450 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss

11 km·~14 min drive

Selfoss's municipal swimming pool per Visit South Iceland — changing rooms, showers, a…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hveragerðisbær

19 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Stokkseyri

900 m

The camp site in Stokkseyri, a small village on the south shore, has been improved a lot…

#2.Eyrarbakki

5.5 km·~7 min drive

The camp site is to the west of the village, to the west of the bridge Hafnarbrú. It is…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið á Eyrarbakka

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#4.Gesthús Selfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

11 km·~13 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

12 km·~14 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

12 km·~14 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

12 km·~14 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Stokkseyri

550 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Eyrarbakki

4.5 km·~5 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Selfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 300.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Þorlákshöfn

15 km·~18 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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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