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Drangey

North Iceland< 1 km²Boat / ferry access

About

Drangey or Drang Isle is an uninhabited island in the Skagafjörður fjord in northern Iceland. It is the remnant of a 700,000‑year‑old volcano, mostly made of volcanic palagonite tuff, forming a massive rock fortress.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

Map of Drangey

Map

65.9465°N, 19.6911°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
12.6 km from Route 76
Nearest town
Hofsós — 12.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
226 km in a straight line
What else is close
51 mapped places within 20 km

Drangey weather and conditions

Last updated

6°Covercast · feels -1°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 39 mdaylight · 08:15 – 17:54
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

Photos & videos

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kerling2 km
  2. 2Málmey10 km
  3. 3Lundey23 km
  4. 4Hegranes29 km
  5. 5Hraunamöl31 km
All islands in North Iceland →

Fuel

  1. 1Hofsós14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Sauðárkrókur22 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt23 km · 308.7 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Skagfirðingabúð23 km
  2. 2Hlíðarkaup24 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin31 km
All supermarkets →

Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Drangey?
Drangey is in North Iceland. 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 Drangey?
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 Drangey?
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 Drangey 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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