Grímsey Basalt Columns

Grímsey has many beautiful basalt columns formations especially at the south west corner of the island. Basalt is a volcanic material that can crystallize into special formation if thick lava flow is cooled relatively rapidly from a horizontal angel – then the lava cracks and creates these special hexagonal formations. This has happened in Grímsey as the lave flow has been encountered by the cooling from the ocean.

The size of the columns depends on the rate of cooling; very rapid cooling may result in very small columns, while somewhat slower cooling is more likely to produce large columns.

Grímsey Basalt Columns

The size of the columns depends on the rate of cooling; very rapid cooling may result in very small columns, while somewhat slower cooling is more lik

Guesthouse Básar

Básar offers 18 beds in eight different rooms, either made up or for sleeping bags. Breakfast is on offer, as well as full meals if requested. The gue

Grímsey - Norlandair

Norlandair operates scheduled flights from Akureyri (AEY) to three domestic destinations: Þórshöfn (THO), Vopnafjörður (VPN) and Grímsey (GRY), and on

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Grímsey Swimming pool

Opening hours:   https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/see-and-do/you-can-do-anything/swimming-in-thermal-pools  

Camping site Grímsey island

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Guesthouse Gullsól

Our guesthouse stands in the heart of Grimsey island. We are located just above the harbor with amazing views thereover. Our house is 3 stories high a

Arctic Trip

Arctic Trip was founded in 2015 by Halla Ingolfsdottir, a highly experienced guide with over 20 years of experience in guiding travelers around North

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