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Skarfey

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65.4500°N, 23.1667°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
5 km from Route 62
Nearest town
Flatey — 14.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
156 km in a straight line
What else is close
45 mapped places within 20 km

Skarfey weather and conditions

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2°Covercast · feels -3°C5 m/sgusts 109 h 43 mdaylight · 08:27 – 18:09
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Flókalundur14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Bíldudalur33 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Tálknafjörður36 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Albina41 km
  2. 2Fjölval42 km
  3. 3Bónus47 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Skarfey?
Skarfey 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 Skarfey?
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 Skarfey?
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 Skarfey 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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