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Melrakkaey

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandWest Iceland

Melrakkaey

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Melrakkaey is a small, uninhabited island located in the Grundarfjörður municipality in Western Iceland. The island has been declared a protected area.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Melrakkaey is in West Iceland at 64.9846°N, 23.3047°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.9 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Grundarfjörður — 7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 114 km in a straight line
What else is close: 141 mapped places within 20 km

Melrakkaey weather and conditions

At Melrakkaey in West Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 6°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 06:10, sunset 20:57). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 21:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Melrakkaey

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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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How do I get to Melrakkaey?

Melrakkaey 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 Melrakkaey?

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 Melrakkaey?

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 Melrakkaey 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.Kirkjufellsfoss

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Famous for the view WITH Kirkjufell mountain behind it. You've seen this shot a million…

#2.Kvernárfoss

8.4 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Grundarfoss

9.3 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Rjomafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

10 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

16 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

29 km·~34 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grundarfjörður

7.4 km·~9 min drive

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

#2.Ólafsvík

21 km·~25 min drive

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

#3.Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík

21 km·~25 min drive

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

#4.Hellissandur

28 km·~34 min drive

A new camp site. The camp site is located on the left side when arriving to Hellissandur…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

6.9 km·~8 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kassinn

21 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

29 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

74 km·~88 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundarfjörður

6.9 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsvík

21 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hellissandur

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Stykkishólmur

28 km·~34 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 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

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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