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Illagrunn

North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandNorth Iceland

Illagrunn

North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Illagrunn is in North Iceland at 66.0500°N, 21.3833°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 36.5 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Hólmavík — 39.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 213 km in a straight line
What else is close: 68 mapped places within 20 km

Illagrunn weather and conditions

At Illagrunn in North Iceland, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 05:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:54). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 05:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East 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 Illagrunn

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

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How do I get to Illagrunn?

Illagrunn 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 Illagrunn?

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 Illagrunn?

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 Illagrunn 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

Waterfalls

#1.Djúpavíkurfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Húsárfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Hvalárfoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Rjúkandi

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Krossnes

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#2.Hákarlavogur

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

27 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Gvendarlaug hin forna

30 km·~37 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Valgeirsstaðir

8.3 km·~10 min drive

The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.

#2.Urðartindur, Norðurfirði

8.3 km·~10 min drive

The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…

#3.Urðartindur

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

31 km·~37 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

41 km·~49 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

75 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

7.5 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes

40 km·~48 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

55 km·~66 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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.

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