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Hrútey

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandWest Iceland

Hrútey

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Map of Hrútey

Hrútey is in West Iceland at 65.2733°N, 21.1308°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 68 (Laxárdalsh.- Þambárv.)
Off the main road: 1.5 km from Route 68
Nearest town: Laugarbakki — 13.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 131 km in a straight line
What else is close: 63 mapped places within 20 km

Hrútey weather and conditions

At Hrútey in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:30 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), partly cloudy, wind 8 m/s gusting to 13 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:50). 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 Hrútey

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Photo: Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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How do I get to Hrútey?

Hrútey 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 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

1Akureyjar52 km
2Æðaklettar53 km
3Bogasker56 km
4Ölvessker59 km
5Naustey60 km

Waterfalls

#1.Kambafoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Norðlingafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Kambsfoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kerafossar

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Gvendarlaug

30 km·~37 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

31 km·~38 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Saeberg Camping

1.8 km·~2 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Camping Borðeyri

7.1 km·~9 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Borðeyri

7.4 km·~9 min drive

The camp site in the village borðeyri is in a flat area with windbreaks sheltering from…

#4.Langafit Laugarbakka

13 km·~15 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F575 Eysteinsdalsleið

24 km·~29 min drive

Last real F-road on Snæfellsnes

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

35 km·~42 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

58 km·~70 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Laugarbakki

13 km·~15 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Staðarskáli

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvammstangi

16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Víðihlíð

25 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West 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