Grímsey is a small island located about 40 km north of mainland
Iceland and is the country’s northernmost inhabited area. The island covers
approximately 5.3 square kilometers, with its highest point reaching about
105 meters above sea level.
A small village is located on the island, where residents traditionally depend
on fishing and, more recently, tourism. Grímsey is unique in that the
Arctic Circle crosses the northern part of the
island, making it one of the few places in the world where visitors can cross
the Arctic Circle on land.
Grímsey is renowned for its abundant birdlife and is considered one of Iceland’s
best birdwatching destinations. Puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills, and
many other seabird species nest along the island’s cliffs during summer.
Transportation to Grímsey is provided by regular ferry services from
Dalvík and scheduled flights from
Akureyri. An automatic weather station has been in
operation on the island since 2005.
Today, approximately 100 people live on Grímsey. In 2009, the island officially
became part of the municipality of
Akureyri following a local referendum.
Hrísey er róleg og falleg.