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Herbjarnarey

East Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandEast Iceland

Herbjarnarey

East Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Herbjarnarey is in East Iceland at 64.3669°N, 14.8128°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 5.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 20.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 345 km in a straight line
What else is close: 133 mapped places within 20 km

Herbjarnarey weather and conditions

At Herbjarnarey in East Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 11:00 (Iceland time): 11°C, clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 05:38, sunset 20:21). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 11:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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East Reykjavík South Coast West North Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Herbjarnarey

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

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How do I get to Herbjarnarey?

Herbjarnarey is in East 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 Herbjarnarey?

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 Herbjarnarey?

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 Herbjarnarey 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

1Fjarðarsker9 km
2Hornsker10 km
3Hrafnsey22 km
4Borgey22 km
5Hellir23 km

Waterfalls

#1.Fremstifoss

6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Skútafoss

7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Innstifoss

7.4 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Bergárfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

Bergárfoss (Q27008747 in Wikidata) is an eastern-Iceland waterfall recorded in…

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

23 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

26 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

28 km·~34 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Djúpavogskörin

39 km·~47 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stafafell í Lóni

6.2 km·~7 min drive

Stafafell Campsite is a peaceful, quiet campsite surrounded by nature close to the ring…

#2.Smiðjunes í Lóni

11 km·~14 min drive

Smiðjunes í Lóni is a camping site in a magical Icelandic nature.

#3.Vestrahorn

15 km·~18 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Myllulækur

22 km·~26 min drive

New campsite located 12km from Höfn in Hornafjörður with a beautiful mountain view.

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

23 km·~28 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

79 km·~95 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Höfn

22 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Djúpivogur

41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Breiðdalsvík

61 km·~73 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

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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