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Photo: Magnús Bjarnason

Information boards

The island features several information boards that share its history, points of interest, and other engaging content.
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Guesthouse Sveinsstaðir Home Stay

Guesthouse Sveinsstaðir Home Stay

Sveinsstaðir Grímsey is a home stay with 9 rooms, in a recently renovated house with shared bathroom on both levels of the house.
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Photo: Michael Milicia

Puffins

In Grímsey puffins usually arrive around 10th of April and leave the island around 10th of August each year. Grímsey is one of the best places in Iceland to photograph puffins in Iceland.
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Photo: Unnur Birta

Train transport

No public transport or taxis are available in Grímsey but one can order a ride with perhaps Iceland’s only train.
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The Store in Grímsey

The Store in Grímsey

The only store on the island selling groceries and other wide-range of goods.
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The Store in Grímsey

The Store in Grímsey

The only grocery store in Grímsey
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Century Stones

Century Stones

In Grímsey one can find 3 century stones showing where the Arctic circle was around Summer solstice in 1717, 1817 and 1917.
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Photo: Haukur Hauksson

Frisbee Golf

Folf or frisbee golf is a sport that is quite popular in Iceland. There is a 9 basket course in Grímsey island. The sport follows the golfing rules up to a certain point, it is a good outdoor recreation for the whole family and can be practices for most of the year.Details regarding the areas and m…
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Photo Kristofer Knutsen

Fiske monument

The Fiske monument is just above the harbor in Grímsey. Daniel Willard Fiske (November 11, 1831 – September 17, 1904) was an American librarian and scholar, born on November 11, 1831, at Ellisburg, New York.
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Arctic Hot Dogs

Arctic Hot Dogs

The hot dog stand is open during ferry hours and provides a selection of hot dogs and their speciality „fish-dogs" as well as Nachos with cheese souse.
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Arctic Bikes rental

Arctic Bikes rental

Bike rental with 7 mountain bikes (1 small and 6 medium) and helmets.
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