Information about Hrísey
The island is surrounded by the mountains of Eyjafjörður. In the summertime you
have a clear view of the midnight sun which never rests. In the wintertime you
have the most spectacular northern lights.
How to get there
From the airport
There is a bus from the airport but please get information about the schedule
because it can vary between seasons. About 5 mínutes drive from the airport
to Akureyri.
From Akureyri to the ferry
There are buses and taxes but it takes about 20-30 minutes to drive from Akureyri
to the harbour of Árskógssandur, where the ferry is.
straeto.is (Buses all around Iceland)
To Hrísey
After 20-30 minutes drive from Akureyri, you have take the ferry to Hrísey.
The ferry goes several times every day, all year round. Ferry schedule
Akureyri info
Hrísey info
Recommendation
Swimming pool - Tel.: 00354 - 4612255
Shop - There is one shop in the middle of the village
Restaurant/café - Brekka (restaurant Cafés), Tel.: 00354 - 4661751/6953737
Post office - Tel.: 00354 - 4601800 ATM available
Savings bank - Tel.: 00354 - 4601800
Museums - The House of Shark Jörundur - Holt / Memorial Museum of
Alda Halldórsdóttir
Marked walking paths lead directly by the football field, at the northern side of
the village, which is free to use for everyone.
Walking around in Hrísey
Around the island are some natural energy spots, sources where you can
recharge yourself. Big part of the island is private property but walking paths
are located where you can walk. There is a good variety of birds that nest on
the island so you have to stay on the marked walking trails. For bird-watchers
there is a special hut a little bit north of the village. There are three marked
walking paths on the southern half of the island: 2.3, 4.5 and 5 km.