🚏 Bus Stop

Árbæjarsafn

Árbæjarsafn is served by 2 routes: 12, 24. Route 12 runs on weekdays roughly every 11 minutes, with the first bus at 00:03 and the last at 23:33. Weekend departures begin at 00:03.

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Region
Ártúnsholt & Selás
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
90000348
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
00 03 33 03 03
05 - - -
06 52 - -
07 02 12 22 32 42 52 - -
08 02 12 22 32 42 52 02 33 -
09 02 12 22 32 42 52 03 33 -
10 07 22 37 52 03 33 02 33
11 07 22 37 52 03 33 03 33
12 07 22 37 52 03 33 03 33
13 07 22 37 52 03 33 03 33
14 07 22 37 52 03 33 03 33
15 02 12 22 32 42 52 03 33 03 33
16 02 12 22 32 43 54 03 33 03 33
17 05 15 25 35 45 55 03 33 03 33
18 05 15 25 44 03 33 03 33
19 03 33 03 33 03 33
20 03 33 03 33 03 33
21 03 33 03 33 03 33
22 03 33 03 33 03 33
23 03 33 03 33 03 33

🚌 Routes Served

2 routes at this stop — city bus services

12
Skerjafjörður -> Ártún
City route
Frequency: 10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:00 daily

💡 Route 12 passes Nauthólsvík — Reykjavík's geothermal beach where you can swim in warm sea water.

Stop 44 of 47 on this route.
← Previous stop: Hólabrekkuskóli
Next stop: Nethylur →
24
Garðabær -> Spöngin
City route
Frequency: 30 min all day · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 24 is the 'ring route' — it connects outer suburbs without going downtown, great for cross-suburban transfers.

Stop 19 of 41 on this route.
← Previous stop: Mjódd C
Next stop: Nethylur →

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🏔️ About This Location

Ártúnsholt & Selás

This stop is in the Ártúnsholt/Selás area, a mostly residential district bordering Mjódd terminal, making it a convenient starting point for both city routes and long-distance countryside buses.

📍 right in the heart of Ártúnsholt & Selás.

  • Borders Mjódd terminal
  • Elliðaár valley views
  • Residential hillside
  • Easy countryside-route access
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Local Tip

The hillside setting means some good vantage points over the Elliðaár valley below.

Transit Hub Nearby Residential Views

🏔️ Nearby Sights

Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance

Árbæjarsafn Open-Air Museum 2 km away (air distance)

Allow two hours to wander at your own pace, and note that opening hours and guided tours vary by season. In summer, costumed staff demonstrate crafts and farm tasks, and the café serves traditional pastries. Because most of the visit is outdoors, wear weatherproof clothing, and children usually enjoy the animals and open space.

Laugardalur Valley 4 km away (air distance)

Laugardalur is a large green park on the edge of central Reykjavík, packed with things to do. The main draw is Laugardalslaug, the biggest swimming pool complex in the capital, with outdoor pools, hot pots and a water slide, and nearby are the botanical garden and a small zoo-like family park.

Perlan 5 km away (air distance)

Perlan sits on top of Öskjuhlíð hill, crowned with a shimmering glass dome built on six giant hot water tanks. Inside, the museum explores Iceland's natural wonders with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and a real indoor ice cave. A viewing deck wraps around the dome, giving wide views over Reykjavík, the sea and the mountains.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Árbæjarsafn?

It is served by 2 routes: 12 (Skerjafjörður -> Ártún), 24 (Garðabær -> Spöngin).

What time is the first and last bus at Árbæjarsafn?

On Route 12, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 00:03, and the last is at 23:33. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Árbæjarsafn a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop, located in Ártúnsholt & Selás.

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