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North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Kongsey

North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Kongsey is in North Iceland at 65.8361°N, 21.2778°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 643 (Bjarnarfj.-Djúpav.)
Off the main road: 23.3 km from Route 68
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 17.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 190 km in a straight line
What else is close: 76 mapped places within 20 km

Kongsey weather and conditions

At Kongsey in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:30 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 8 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:30· 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 Kongsey

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 Kongsey?

Kongsey 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 Kongsey?

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 Kongsey?

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 Kongsey 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Djúpavíkurfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Àlftafoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Húsárfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug hin forna

13 km·~15 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Drangsnes Hot Pots

18 km·~21 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

18 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hákarlavogur

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

12 km·~15 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#2.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

18 km·~21 min drive

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

#3.Drangsnes

18 km·~21 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#4.Hveravík

20 km·~24 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

18 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

24 km·~29 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

51 km·~62 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurfjörður

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

44 km·~53 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