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Skrúður

East Iceland< 1 km²Boat / ferry access

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64.8997°N, 13.6232°W · East Iceland

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Off the main road
10.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Stöðvarfjörður — 15.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
406 km in a straight line
What else is close
79 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Skrúður

Mt. Kistufell - Super Jeep tourfrom 36.500 ISK · 4 hMindfulness Yoga hike in Breiðdalsvíkfrom 8.700 ISK · 2 hStreiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 minWild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 hNature Tour by RIB Boat - from Neskaupstaður- includes Páskahellir, Nípan, Rauðubjörg & Hellisfjörðurfrom 18.490 ISK · 1 hMjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hAbandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hDjúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 minValleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Skrúður weather and conditions

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3°Covercast · feels -8°C16 m/sgusts 209 h 46 mdaylight · 07:47 – 17:33
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Skrúður — photo by Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 dePhoto: Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Andey3 km
  2. 2Æðarsker4 km
  3. 3Gvendarnesfles8 km
  4. 4Setusker9 km
  5. 5Seley10 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Gilsárfoss14 km
  2. 2Svartagil20 km
  3. 3Hengifoss25 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð14 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður18 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður28 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Stöðvarfjörður14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Fáskrúðsfjörður19 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Breiðdalsvík22 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin19 km
  2. 2Kaupfjelagið22 km
  3. 3Nesbakki28 km
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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
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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Skrúður?
Skrúður 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 Skrúður?
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 Skrúður?
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 Skrúður 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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All islands46 islands in East Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams