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Grímsey island

Iceland’s northernmost inhabited island, lies 40 km off the coast—surrounded by ocean and home to unique wildlife, light, and legends.

New Website for Grímsey

The website has been in development for a little over a year.

American University Students Visited Grímsey

For many years, university students from across the United States have been coming to Iceland to study topics related to climate change and the Arctic.

The Puffins Are Back – A Little Early This Year!

Spring has arrived in Iceland, and so have our favorite feathered friends! The first puffins of the season were spotted in Grímsey this weekend by local resident Ragnhildur Hjaltadóttir, marking an early start to puffin season.

Fisherman's Day (First Sunday in June)

Fisherman's Day, known as "Sjómannadagur" in Icelandic, is an annual event dedicated to honoring Iceland's seafaring culture

Summer Solstice Festival (Around June 21st)

The Summer Solstice Festival in Grímsey is a cherished annual event that celebrates the midnight sun

Fiske celebration

The celebration held annually on November 11th in Grímsey, honors Daniel Willard Fiske (1831–1904)