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Grunnavík

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Grunnavík is a bay (vík) at the mouth of Jökulfirðir, in Westfjords, Iceland, located some 12 km to the ENE of Bolungarvík. Grunnavík was permanently inhabited up to 1962, but is today only occupied seasonally, as a summer resort.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Grunnavík

Map

66.2469°N, 22.8886°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Off the main road
17.7 km from Route 61
Nearest town
Hnífsdalur — 18.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
238 km in a straight line
What else is close
87 mapped places within 20 km

Grunnavík weather and conditions

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4°Cpartly cloudy · feels -2°C9 m/sgusts 169 h 37 mdaylight · 08:28 – 18:05
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

Photos & videos

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Bolungarvík19 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Ísafjörður22 km · 306.9 kr/L
  3. 3Súðavík25 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin19 km
  2. 2Nettó22 km
  3. 3SAM24 km
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Tours

  1. Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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Frequently
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Where is Grunnavík?
Grunnavík is a bay on the coast of Westfjords, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Grunnavík?
Grunnavík is in Westfjords. Most Iceland bays sit on or just off the Ring Road and coastal routes; a few in the Westfjords involve gravel roads. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
What is there to do at Grunnavík?
Iceland's bays are where you find harbours, seabird colonies, seals and boat trips. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.
When is the best time to visit Grunnavík?
June to August for birdlife, boat trips and the most reliable road access. Puffins leave by mid-August. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

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