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East Iceland Islands

46 mapped

46 islands in East Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

46 islands in East Iceland, led by Papey. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

46 islands in East Iceland

Distances on the cards are straight-line from Reykjavík.

Skrúður island< 1 km²

Skrúður

406 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Bird colonies are sensitive. Respect nesting areas and keep distance from wildlife.

Seley island

Seley

412 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Access depends on ferry schedules and weather. Check connections before planning visits.

Svartnes island

Svartnes

402 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Some islands require boat tours as there's no scheduled ferry. Book ahead.

Stapaey

370 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Bird colonies are sensitive. Respect nesting areas and keep distance from wildlife.

Skinney

313 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Bird colonies are sensitive. Respect nesting areas and keep distance from wildlife.

Sandfell island

Sandfell

306 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Some islands require boat tours as there's no scheduled ferry. Book ahead.

Látrar island

Látrar

390 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Many islands have limited or no facilities. Come prepared with supplies.

Hellir island

Hellir

327 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Many islands have limited or no facilities. Come prepared with supplies.

Flangey

323 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Bird colonies are sensitive. Respect nesting areas and keep distance from wildlife.

Andey island30 km²

Andey

403 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Access depends on ferry schedules and weather. Check connections before planning visits.

Kána island

Kána

388 km from Reykjavík

Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Weather can strand visitors on small islands. Allow flexibility in your schedule.

Papey island2.0 km²

Papey

377 km from Reykjavík

Small island off the Eastfjords coast, named for Irish monks who may have lived here before Viking settlement. About 1 km long with an old settlement (now abandoned), lighthouse, and seabirds. Stories of early Christian monks give it historical weight. Boat tours from Djúpivogur. Not always running - check availability. Remote and atmospheric. A glimpse into Iceland's pre-Viking mysteries.

Hvalbakur

< 1 km² · 420 km from Reykjavík

Hvalbakur is a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Iceland and is the country's easternmost point. It is located in the Austurland region, 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the mainland. It is 200 metres (660 ft) long and up to 100 metres (330 ft) wide, with its highest point 5 metres (16 ft) above sea level. The island appears on maps from 1761 but may have been sighted much earlier. Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Weather can strand visitors on small islands. Allow flexibility in your schedule.

Brimilsnes

359 km from Reykjavík

Brimilsnes is an island in Álftafjörður in the Eastfjords of Iceland. The island is part of the Múlaþing municipality. Icelandic island, part of the archipelago surrounding the main island. Access depends on ferry schedules and weather. Check connections before planning visits.