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Hjörsey is the largest island in western Iceland and the third largest in Iceland. It was part of the traditional county of Mýrasýsla; there used to be a church on Hjörsey, but it was taken apart in 1896.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
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64.5246°N, 22.3494°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 17.1 km from Route 54
Nearest town- Borgarnes — 21 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 46 km in a straight line
What else is close- 7 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hjörsey
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Landmannalaugar Hiking, Stranger Things Waterfall & Nature Bathfrom 43.934 ISK · 13 h
Grandi District Experiencefrom 16.280 ISK · 3 h
Whales of Iceland Museum Admissionfrom 4.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center of Iceland - Museum Visitfrom 4.096 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Saga Museum admissionfrom 4.000 ISK
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHjörsey weather and conditions
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7°Covercast · feels 2°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 49 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:09
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Hjalley9 km
- 2Tangaey12 km
- 3Selkollur18 km
- 4Gamlaeyri25 km
- 5Vesturflös26 km
Waterfalls
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Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð19 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður27 km
- 3Landbrotalaug34 km
Fuel
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Borgarnes21 km · 295.9 kr/L - 2
Akranes Esjubraut26 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Esjubraut Akranes26 km · 309.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How do I get to Hjörsey?
Hjörsey 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 Hjörsey?
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 Hjörsey?
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 Hjörsey 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 · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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
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