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Vesturfarasetrið

North Iceland, IcelandIcelandic Emigration CenterPaid entry

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MuseumNorth Iceland

Vesturfarasetrið

North Iceland, IcelandIcelandic Emigration CenterPaid entry

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Vesturfarasetrið is in North Iceland at 65.8990°N, 19.4185°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 77 (Sauðárkr-Hofsós)
Off the main road: 0.4 km from Route 77
Nearest town: Hofsós — 0.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 228 km in a straight line
What else is close: 78 mapped places within 20 km

Vesturfarasetrið weather and conditions

At Vesturfarasetrið in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 45 m (sunrise 06:22, sunset 20:07). 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 Vesturfarasetrið

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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Where is Vesturfarasetrið?

Vesturfarasetrið 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 Vesturfarasetrið?

Vesturfarasetrið 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 Vesturfarasetrið?

Opening hours for Vesturfarasetrið 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 Vesturfarasetrið wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Vesturfarasetrið. 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

29 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Reykjafoss

29 km·~35 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

#3.Hverfjallsfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Þverá;waterfull

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Lýsulaugar

14 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

15 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

20 km·~24 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

22 km·~26 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hofsós

550 m

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

#2.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#3.Hegranes

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Sauðárkrókur

20 km·~24 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

56 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós

300 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur

20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Siglufjörður

36 km·~44 min drive

Olís · 310.8 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

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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