Hrútey

Hrútey is an islet in , . Hrútey is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
Tap on a place
to explore it

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mývatn.

is a lake near in . The lake was formed during a massive eruption 2300 years ago. Today the area is best known for the huge numbers of birds that visit in the summer, and for the weird and inspiring volcanic features that surround the lake.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Reykjahlíð and Námaskarð.

Village
Mývatn is a lake near in . The lake was formed during a massive eruption 2300 years ago. Today the area is best known for the huge numbers of birds that visit in the summer, and for the weird and inspiring volcanic features that surround the lake. is situated 7 km northeast of Hrútey.

Locality
is a locality, which is situated 9 km northeast of Hrútey.

Hrútey

Latitude
65.58973° or 65° 35′ 23″ north
Longitude
-16.97594° or 16° 58′ 33″ west
Elevation
276 metres (906 feet)
Open location code
9CQ5H2QF+VJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 49261336
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­grassland
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
2629875
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Hrútey from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Hrútey”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Neslönd and Vogar.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mikley and Háey.

Iceland: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Reykjavík, Akureyri, Kópavogur, and Hafnarfjörður.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors and available under the Open Database License". Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Danapit, CC BY-SA 3.0.