Hrisey
This compact island in Eyjafjörður, off Iceland's north coast, is known for its wildlife and birdlife, and has been continuously inhabited since the Settlement of Iceland. One of the larger islands in the country, it is reached from the mainland and offers walking across a compact landscape of water and low terrain. The village sits at the island's southern end, a short ferry ride north of Akureyri.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population171
- Nearest water from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.5 km5.3 mi
Hrisey: quick answers
Where is Hrisey?
Hrisey is in Iceland, about 35 km22 miles in a straight line from Akureyri.
How do you get to Hrisey?
The nearest airport is Siglufjörður (SIJ), about 1 hr 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hrisey?
The warmest month is July, averaging 9°C48°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is October, with about 169 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hrisey?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hrisey?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dalvik, Norðurþing and Laugar.