Grímsey

Grímsey is an island in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stykkishólmur.

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is a town in , on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is often called "the gateway to the islands" of Breiðafjörður. The population is a little over 1,200.

Grímsey

Latitude
65.14277° or 65° 8′ 34″ north
Longitude
-22.59634° or 22° 35′ 47″ west
Open location code
99QV4CV3+4F
Geo­Names ID
3416908
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Satellite Map

Discover Grímsey from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Grímsey” goes by many names.
  • Icelandic: “Grímsey”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Melar and Sauranes.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Dímun and Dímunarvogur.

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