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North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Hegranes

North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

About

Hegranes is the name of the peninsula between the branches of the Héraðsvötn river in Skagafjörður, Iceland. Although Hegranes is called a peninsula, it is actually an island about 15 kilometers long with a fairly tall, rocky headland covered in vegetation.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Hegranes

Hegranes is in North Iceland at 65.7000°N, 19.4667°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 764 (Hegranesvegur)
Off the main road: 4.2 km from Route 76
Nearest town: Sauðárkrókur — 9.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 208 km in a straight line
What else is close: 108 mapped places within 20 km

Hegranes weather and conditions

At Hegranes in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 12°C (feels like 8°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 01 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:49). 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 Hegranes

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

Hegranes — photo by Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Hegranes?

Hegranes 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 Hegranes?

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 Hegranes?

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 Hegranes 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

1Lundey7 km
2Kerling28 km
3Drangey29 km
4Málmey35 km
5Ytriey39 km

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ingjaldsfossar

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Bólugilsfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Háaleitisfoss

36 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

9.7 km·~12 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Lýsulaugar

12 km·~15 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

16 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Fosslaug

23 km·~28 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hegranes

4 km·~5 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

#2.Sauðárkrókur

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

9.9 km·~12 min drive

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

#4.Hólar í Hjaltadal

16 km·~19 min drive

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

9.1 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

9.1 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

38 km·~45 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

61 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

8.8 km·~11 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

9 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Varmahlíð

16 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hofsós

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is · 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