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Lundey

Reykjavík Area< 1 km²Boat / ferry access

About

Lundey is a small, uninhabited island off the western coast of Reykjavík, Iceland in Faxaflói Bay. There is one structure present on the island.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

Map of Lundey

Map

64.1872°N, 21.8306°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Off the main road
5.4 km from Route 40
Nearest town
Grundarhverfi — 5.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
7 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,104 mapped places within 20 km

Lundey weather and conditions

Last updated

7°Clight drizzle · feels 3°C5 m/sgusts 99 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:08
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Lundey?
Lundey is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Lundey?
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 Lundey?
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 Lundey 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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