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Grímsey

North Iceland, Iceland5.3 km²Boat / ferry access

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IslandNorth Iceland

Grímsey

North Iceland, Iceland5.3 km²Boat / ferry access

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Grímsey is a small Icelandic island, 40 kilometres off the north coast of the main island of Iceland, where it straddles the Arctic Circle. Grímsey is also known for the puffins and other sea birds which visit the island for breeding.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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

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Grímsey is in North Iceland at 65.6841°N, 21.3981°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 5.5 km from Route 68
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 1.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 173 km in a straight line
What else is close: 81 mapped places within 20 km

Grímsey weather and conditions

At Grímsey in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 1°C), mostly clear, wind 10 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 00 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Grímsey

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Grímsey — 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 Grímsey?

Grímsey is in North 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 Grímsey?

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 Grímsey?

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 Grímsey 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Àlftafoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Laugufoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Seltungufoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Drangsnes Hot Pots

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#3.Gvendarlaug hin forna

12 km·~15 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

2 km·~2 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Drangsnes

2 km·~2 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#3.Hveravík

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

12 km·~14 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

13 km·~16 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

38 km·~46 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

51 km·~61 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

2.2 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvammstangi

39 km·~46 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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