Beach near Grimsey, Iceland

Grimsey Travel Guide

Iceland

Grimsey is a very small settlement in northern Iceland, with a population of 76. Its remote setting makes it a quieter destination than Iceland’s larger towns and cities.

Travellers arriving by air use Grimsey Airport (GRY). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so the local coastline is better approached as part of the island’s natural setting rather than as a beach destination.

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Local time

76

Population

1,209 miles away

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Pays in ISK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +354

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Grimsey

Jan

2°19

Feb

3°17

Mar

1°21

Apr

3°9

May

6°12

Jun

7°13

Jul

9°12

Aug

10°13

Sep

8°16

Oct

5°16

Nov

4°16

Dec

3°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Grimsey

  1. Phare de Grímsey

    historic site

    4.3 km

  2. The Arctic Circle

    historic site

    2 km

  3. Almannagjá, Grímsey

    historic site

    1.8 km

  4. Midgardakirkja Church

    christian place of worship

    3.7 km

Getting there

Grimsey Airport · 2.1 km

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