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Árnes

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Map of Árnes

Map

64.0086°N, 20.3167°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Off the main road
3 km from Route 32
Nearest town
Árnes — 4.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
81 km in a straight line
What else is close
65 mapped places within 20 km

Árnes weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Covercast · feels 1°C4 m/swind9 h 52 mdaylight · 08:11 – 18:03
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hagaey12 km
  2. 2Tunguey17 km
  3. 3Faxasker61 km
  4. 4Elliðaey61 km
  5. 5Örn62 km
All islands in South Coast →

Fuel

  1. 1Árnes5 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Flúðir14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Landvegamót17 km · 308.7 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð14 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin20 km
  3. 3Krónan29 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Árnes?
Árnes is in South Coast. Most Icelandic islands are reached only by boat — a scheduled ferry where one exists, otherwise a private or chartered vessel. Crossings depend on the weather and are cancelled in rough seas, so check the marine forecast and never assume you can leave on schedule.
Can I visit Árnes?
It depends on access and protection status. Some Icelandic islands are open by ferry or summer boat tour; many are uninhabited seabird colonies where landing is restricted during the nesting season. Where visits are allowed, go with a licensed operator and keep your distance from nesting birds.
When is the best time to visit Árnes?
Summer (June to August) is when ferries and boat tours run their full schedules, seas are calmer and seabird colonies are active. Many operators do not run in winter, so plan an island visit for the warmer months and book ahead in peak season.
Is Árnes inhabited?
Most of Iceland's islands are uninhabited, with no facilities, shelter or scheduled transport — Heimaey in the Westman Islands is the notable exception. Treat any small island as a place with no services: bring supplies, tell someone your plan and allow flexibility for the weather.

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