Hrisey is an island in Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. It is described by Visit North Iceland as Iceland's second largest island, and it has a small fishing village. This is the practical outline: where it is, how the ferry works, and what is on the island.
Hrisey in Eyjafjordur
Hrisey sits in Eyjafjordur, in North Iceland. The island has a small fishing village, along with a guesthouse, a restaurant, a campsite, a cafe and a shop. For a wider regional overview, see the North Iceland guide.
Taking the ferry from Arskogssandur
The ferry to Hrisey is called Saevar, and it departs from Arskogssandur. If you want to map out the drive to the harbour from elsewhere in the region, check the driving distance tool.
Walking the island
Walking tracks fan out to many parts of Hrisey. There are also tractor sightseeing tours around the island.
Museums and the swimming pool
The House of Shark-Jorundur is a museum on Hrisey documenting the shark hunting of earlier times. Holt is the memorial museum of Alda Halldorsdottir. The island also has a geothermal swimming pool.
Compared with Grimsey
Grimsey is a separate North Iceland island, reached by a different ferry. If you want the details for that island, read about Grimsey.
Comparing North Iceland tours
If you want to compare options in the region, see North Iceland tours.
