This guide covers the fishing village of Drangsnes, boat trips to Grímsey and the hot pots on the shore.
A fishing village
Drangsnes is a fishing village close to the fishing grounds.
Boat trips to Grímsey
Boat tours run from Drangsnes to the nearby island of Grímsey, the biggest attraction in Drangsnes, and the crossing is short.
Legend says Grímsey was formed by a giant trying to dig the Westfjords apart from the rest of Iceland.
Grímsey has rich birdlife, with puffins and fulmars, and a history of fox farming.
Hot pots on the shore
Small hot pools sit right along the shoreline in the middle of Drangsnes, easily seen from the road.
Drangsnes has an outdoor swimming pool.
The campsite in Drangsnes is beside the municipality's office building.
Map the drive
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Comparing Westfjords tours
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