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Mossker

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Map of Mossker

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66.1000°N, 23.6500°W · Westfjords

Plan your visit

Off the main road
4.3 km from Route 65
Nearest town
Suðureyri — 5.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
231 km in a straight line
What else is close
78 mapped places within 20 km

Mossker weather and conditions

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6°Cpartly cloudy · feels -1°C9 m/sgusts 169 h 38 mdaylight · 08:31 – 18:09
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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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kaplasker5 km
  2. 2Þufusker11 km
  3. 3Selsker13 km
  4. 4Vigur37 km
  5. 5Æðarsker42 km
All islands in Westfjords →

Fuel

  1. 1Flateyri8 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Bolungarvík19 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Ísafjörður22 km · 306.7 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin19 km
  2. 2Bónus22 km
  3. 3SAM22 km
All supermarkets →

Tours

  1. Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
All tours →

Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Mossker?
Mossker is in Westfjords. 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 Mossker?
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 Mossker?
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 Mossker 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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