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Hrútey

North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Hrútey

North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Map of Hrútey

Hrútey is in North Iceland at 65.5886°N, 16.9775°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 848 (Mývatnssveitarvegur)
Off the main road: 4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 4.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 284 km in a straight line
What else is close: 226 mapped places within 20 km

Hrútey weather and conditions

At Hrútey in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 13:30 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 13:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Hrútey

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

Photo: Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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How do I get to Hrútey?

Hrútey 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 Hrútey?

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 Hrútey?

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 Hrútey 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

1Þingey30 km
2Lundey, Skjálfandi61 km
3Lundeyjarbreki64 km
4Flatey76 km
5Lagey79 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ullarfoss

26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Geitafoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Goðafoss

28 km·~34 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#4.Ingvararfoss

30 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Stóragjá Cave

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#2.Grjótagjá

6 km·~7 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

7.5 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

23 km·~27 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vogar

4.8 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Bjarg

6.4 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Hlíð, Mývatni

7.4 km·~9 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

#4.CJA Campsite

21 km·~25 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F843 Dyngjufjöll

24 km·~29 min drive

The forgotten road to Askja

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

6.7 km·~8 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup

52 km·~63 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

53 km·~63 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Fisk Kompaní

53 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð

6.6 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar

23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

28 km·~34 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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