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Seley

East IcelandBoat / ferry access

Map of Seley

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64.9767°N, 13.5191°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
18 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Neskaupstaður — 21.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
412 km in a straight line
What else is close
55 mapped places within 20 km

Seley weather and conditions

Last updated

4°Covercast · feels -6°C14 m/sgusts 189 h 46 mdaylight · 07:47 – 17:32
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours

Photos & videos

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Setusker1 km
  2. 2Eyjarsker1 km
  3. 3Vatnsboði4 km
  4. 4Skrúður10 km
  5. 5Andey12 km
All islands in East Iceland →

Fuel

  1. 1Neskaupstaður21 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Stöðvarfjörður23 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Fáskrúðsfjörður24 km · 308.6 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Nesbakki20 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin21 km
  3. 3Kaupfjelagið31 km
All supermarkets →

Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
All tours →

Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Seley?
Seley is in East 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 Seley?
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 Seley?
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 Seley 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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