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Geirshólmi

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Geirshólmi

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Geirshólmi is in West Iceland at 64.3826°N, 21.4575°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 47 (Hvalfj.norðanv.)
Off the main road: 1.6 km from Route 47
Nearest town: Melahverfi — 18.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 35 km in a straight line
What else is close: 264 mapped places within 20 km

Geirshólmi weather and conditions

At Geirshólmi in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 21:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 21:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Geirshólmi

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Geirshólmi — photo by Bromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Bromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Geirshólmi?

Geirshólmi 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 Geirshólmi?

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 Geirshólmi?

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 Geirshólmi 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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Hvammsey5 km
2Selkollur28 km
3Suðurflös32 km
4Vesturflös32 km
5Tangaey35 km

Waterfalls

#1.Foss í Bláskeggsá

2.5 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Sjávarfoss

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Fosslágarfoss

3.4 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Skorhagafoss

3.8 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

5.2 km·~6 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

7.9 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

18 km·~21 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Krosslaug

18 km·~22 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Bjarteyjarsandur

3.1 km·~4 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

#2.Þórisstaðir

7.6 km·~9 min drive

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

#3.Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd

7.9 km·~10 min drive

The community center and camp site Hlaðir is a quiet and peaceful place in the northern…

#4.Hjalli

9.6 km·~12 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

21 km·~25 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

27 km·~32 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

27 km·~32 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

27 km·~32 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Ljómalind

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

7.4 km·~9 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Kjalarnes

24 km·~29 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkarholt

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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