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East Iceland Islands

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

46 islands in East Iceland

Skrúður island

Skrúður

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

< 1 km²
Seley island

Seley

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

Faerabakur

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

Ystiboði

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

Svartnes island

Svartnes

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

Stapaey

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

Skinney island

Skinney

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

Setusker

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

Sandfell island

Sandfell

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

Miðboði

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

Landoddar

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

Látrar island

Látrar

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

Hornsker

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

Hrafnsey

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

Hafnarey

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

Hellir island

Hellir

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

Herbjarnarey

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

Grímusker

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

Flangey

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

Flyðrusker

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

Eskilsey

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

Eyjarsker

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

Borgey island

Borgey

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

Andey island

Andey

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

30 km²

Fossboði

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

Reykjaboði

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

Grunnboði

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

Vatnsboði

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

Gunnhildarey

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

Kána island

Kána

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

Æðarsker

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

Papey island

Papey

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.

2.0 km²
Hvalbakur island

Hvalbakur

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.

< 1 km²

Brimilsnes

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.

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