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Þjóðminjasafnið

Þjóðminjasafnið is served by 1 route: 12. Route 12 runs on weekdays roughly every 10 minutes, with the first bus at 06:37 and the last at 23:53. Weekend service starts a little later — 07:53 on Saturdays and 09:53 on Sundays.

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Region
Vesturbær
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
90000227
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
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06 37 47 57 - -
07 07 17 27 37 47 57 53 -
08 07 17 27 37 47 57 23 53 -
09 07 22 37 52 23 53 53
10 07 22 37 52 23 53 23 53
11 07 22 37 52 23 53 23 53
12 07 22 37 52 23 53 23 53
13 07 22 37 52 23 53 23 53
14 05 15 25 35 45 55 23 53 23 53
15 05 15 25 35 45 55 23 53 23 53
16 06 16 26 36 46 56 23 53 23 53
17 06 16 26 36 55 23 53 23 53
18 23 53 23 53 23 53
19 23 53 23 53 23 53
20 23 53 23 53 23 53
21 23 53 23 53 23 53
22 23 53 23 53 23 53
23 23 53 23 23

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🏔️ About This Location

Vesturbær

Vesturbær ('West Town') is one of Reykjavík's oldest residential neighbourhoods, a quiet grid of early-20th-century houses just west of downtown, home to the University of Iceland and the city's famous Vesturbæjarlaug pool.

📍 right in the heart of Vesturbær.

  • University of Iceland campus
  • Vesturbæjarlaug pool
  • Ægisíða seafront path
  • Grandi harbour district nearby
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Local Tip

The seafront path along Ægisíða is a good place to walk or run with views out toward Faxaflói bay.

Residential University Seaside Path Local Pool

🏔️ Nearby Sights

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

Tjörnin Pond 0.4 km away (air distance)

In the middle of the capital, Tjörnin is a calm pond where the city's birdlife gathers, and a path circles the water past colourful houses, the city hall and the old Iðnó theatre. On quiet days the reflections of the buildings fill the surface, and in summer the air is full of birdsong.

Hallgrímskirkja 1 km away (air distance)

Take the lift up the tower for a 360° view over the colourful rooftops, the harbour and the mountains across the bay; it is one of the best vantage points in the city. Allow around an hour including the interior, check opening hours for services and concerts, and look for the statue of Leifur Eiríksson on the square outside.

Whales of Iceland 1 km away (air distance)

It is a good choice on a rainy day or if you cannot go out on a boat. Plan about an hour to an hour and a half, and note that the audio guide is available in several languages. The area around Grandi has cafés, food halls and a walk along the old harbour, so it combines well with lunch.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Þjóðminjasafnið?

It is served by 1 route: 12 (Skerjafjörður -> Ártún).

What time is the first and last bus at Þjóðminjasafnið?

On Route 12, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:37, and the last is at 23:53. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Þjóðminjasafnið a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop, located in Vesturbær.

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