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Eldeyjarboði

West IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Eldeyjarboði is a blind skerry located about 57 km southwest of Reykjanes, Iceland. It is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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

Map of Eldeyjarboði

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63.4833°N, 23.8000°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

Nearest town
Hafnir — 73.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
117 km in a straight line
What else is close
1 mapped places within 20 km

Eldeyjarboði weather and conditions

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8°Covercast · feels 1°C10 m/sgusts 149 h 55 mdaylight · 08:23 – 18:18
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Waterfalls

  1. 1Búrfoss119 km
  2. 2Ullarfoss119 km
  3. 3Sjávarfoss120 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Grindavík78 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Vallarheiði81 km · 301.9 kr/L
  3. 3Arnarvellir81 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó78 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin82 km
  3. 3Bónus82 km
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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Eldeyjarboði?
Eldeyjarboði is in West 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 Eldeyjarboði?
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 Eldeyjarboði?
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 Eldeyjarboði 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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