        Information about HríseyThe island is surrounded by the mountains of Eyjafjörður. In the summertime you have a clear view of the midnight sun which never rests. In the wintertime you have the most spectacular northern lights.
How to get thereFrom the airportThere is a bus from the airport but please get information about the schedule because it can vary between seasons. About 5 mínutes drive from the airport to Akureyri.
From Akureyri to the ferryThere are buses and taxes but it takes about 20-30 minutes to drive from Akureyri to the harbour of Árskógssandur, where the ferry is.
To HríseyAfter 20-30 minutes drive from Akureyri, you have take the ferry to Hrísey. The ferry goes several times every day, all year round. Ferry schedule
Akureyri info
Hrísey infoRecommendationSwimming pool - Tel.: 00354 - 4612255 Shop - There is one shop in the middle of the village Restaurant/café - Brekka (restaurant Cafés), Tel.: 00354 - 4661751/6953737 Post office - Tel.: 00354 - 4601800 ATM available Savings bank - Tel.: 00354 - 4601800 Museums - The House of Shark Jörundur - Holt / Memorial Museum of Alda Halldórsdóttir Marked walking paths lead directly by the football field, at the northern side of the village, which is free to use for everyone.
Walking around in HríseyAround the island are some natural energy spots, sources where you can recharge yourself. Big part of the island is private property but walking paths are located where you can walk. There is a good variety of birds that nest on the island so you have to stay on the marked walking trails. For bird-watchers there is a special hut a little bit north of the village. There are three marked walking paths on the southern half of the island: 2.3, 4.5 and 5 km. |