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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.
Map of Grímsey
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65.6841°N, 21.3981°W · North Iceland
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
Tours near Grímsey
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Brjánslækur - Flateyfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Brjánslækur - Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGrímsey weather and conditions
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5°Cclear · feels -1°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 41 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:01
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Tólfmannaboði2 km
- 2Stekkjarboði4 km
- 3Fiskaflaga7 km
- 4Broddanesey9 km
- 5Skipsey9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur2 km
- 2
Drangsnes Hot Pots2 km
- 3Gvendarlaug hin forna12 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar2 km
- 2Krambúð13 km
- 3Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga38 km
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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questions
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.
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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
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