Road 
Weather 
About
Geirfuglasker, also known as Geirfugladrangur, or Freykja, is a small, uninhabited island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. .
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Geirfuglasker
Map
63.3177°N, 20.4979°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 40.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vestmannaeyjabær — 17.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 116 km in a straight line
What else is close- 70 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Geirfuglasker
Puffin, island, and volcano boat tourfrom 11.000 ISK · 1 h
Volcano ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 h
Vestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islandsfrom 59.990 ISK · 8 h
BWS Visitor Centre General Admission - Advanced Ticketfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Vestmannaeyjar Boat Tourfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Eldheimar: Entry Ticketfrom 2.470 ISK
Puffins and Pirates ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 h
Two Hour Ribsafari Adventure Tripfrom 26.300 ISK · 2 h
Black Sand Beach Riding Tourfrom 23.900 ISK · 2 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGeirfuglasker weather and conditions
Last updated
8°Covercast · feels 2°C9 m/sgusts 149 h 56 mdaylight · 08:10 – 18:05
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
Fuel
Seats
Drive
SleepsPhotos & videos
No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Geirfuglasker, no lookalikes. Search YouTube
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Syrtlingur4 km - 2
Geldungur5 km - 3
Súlnasker5 km - 4
Surtsey6 km - 5
Jólnir7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær17 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur50 km
- 3
Seljavallalaug52 km
Fuel
- 1Vestmannaeyjar18 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Hvolsvöllur50 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Hella57 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Geirfuglasker?
Geirfuglasker 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 Geirfuglasker?
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 Geirfuglasker?
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 Geirfuglasker 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.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hörður Pálsson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10