Located 40 km off the north coast of Iceland, the island is one of the most remote settlements in Europe and also has a rich bird population. Grimsey Fewer than 100 people live here but there are more than a million sea birds, including puffins and dive-bombing Arctic terns. Travelers from all over the world come here to cross the Arctic Circle and get a certificate of having just been there.

This one-stop destination is a day trip you will remember for a lifetime.

Until 1931, the only way to reach Grimsey was to take a small boat that delivered letters to the island twice a year. However, connectivity has become a bit better now. Now, you can take a 20-minute flight from Akureyri city and a three-hour ferry from Dalvik village.

The Arctic island is inhabited by Icelanders – mostly fishermen and their families. They all live in a small port village of Sandvik – the only settlement on the island.

Grimsey’s two biggest attractions are bird watching and crossing the Arctic Circle. There are also excellent sunsets and incredible Northern Lights shows. Grimsey may not be the largest island around, but it offers all the necessary services for a modern community – including a school, a swimming pool, a supermarket, a port, internet and even an airport also includes.

The best part is that for the travelers it is an experience of a lifetime!

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