Major city · Iceland
Eyrarbakki
Half a day is enough: see the 1765 merchant house, walk the beach, eat at the Red House, then move on. Not a base for the south coast.
Eyrarbakki is a quiet fishing village 40 minutes from Reykjavík, with one major sight — Húsið, a preserved 1765 merchant house — and a restaurant in a red building. It works as a short stop on the south coast drive, not as a destination on its own.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ISK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold wind)
- Airport
- KEF
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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- Iceland ↗Driving off marked roads is illegal and fined heavily; F-roads into the highlands open only in summer and require a 4x4.
- Iceland ↗Check the road authority's conditions map and the Met Office forecast every morning, and leave a travel plan on SafeTravel for hikes and remote drives.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Eyrarbakki112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Eyrarbakki, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK, kr).Iceland-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU/EEA SIMs work at home prices.Iceland-wide
- Tap waterCold tap water is excellent; hot tap water is geothermal and smells of sulphur — do not drink it.Iceland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Not expected.Iceland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Iceland-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFew on long drives; petrol stations and paid toilets (ISK 200–500 (≈ US$2–5)) at sites.Iceland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 1700 Non-urgent medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany rural guesthouses and cafés close October–April; highland huts only in summer.Iceland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKEF Keflavík International Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive via Reykjavík).
- Getting aroundWalkable; the village is small.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeecheckISK 500–700 (≈ US$5–6)
- Sit-down mealFish main coursecheckISK 3,000–5,000 (≈ US$25–45)
- BeerBeer (half litre)checkISK 1,200–1,800 (≈ US$10–15)
- Museum or sight ticketHúsið entrycheckISK 1,500 (≈ US$13)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomISK 12,000 (≈ US$100)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomISK 18,000 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomISK 30,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ISK 5,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ISK 10,000 (≈ US$85) · High ISK 20,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KEF Keflavík International Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive via Reykjavík)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
May
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Jun
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jul
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Sep
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest May (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Eyrarbakki: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
15 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Apr
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
May
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Jun
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jul
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Aug
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Sep
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
14 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable; the village is small. A car is needed to reach it from Route 1.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Selfoss
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Drive north on Route 34, about 20 min
Larger town with supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool.
Door to door: About 35 min
Drive north on Route 34 then Route 1, about 30 min
Greenhouses, hot springs and hiking trails.
Door to door: About 1 h 40 min
Drive east on Route 1, about 1 h 30 min
Black sand beach, Reynisdrangar sea stacks, and a good lunch stop.
Vestmannaeyjar
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive to Landeyjahöfn ferry (about 40 min) then 30 min ferry
Puffins and eruption history; check ferry schedule.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Eyrarbakki village
Two guesthouses; limited options, book ahead in summer.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ISK 5,000–8,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ISK 8,000–15,000 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
- High
- ISK 15,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ISK 18,000 | ISK 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ISK 10,000 | ISK 20,000 |
| Lunch at the Red House2 × ISK 3,500 · check | ISK 7,000 |
| Húsið entry2 × ISK 1,500 · check | ISK 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ISK 4,800 |
| Trip total≈ ISK 26,400 per person per day, bed included | ISK 52,800≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in ISK; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffeecheck | ISK 500–700 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Soup of the day (with bread)check | ISK 1,500–2,500 (≈ US$13–25) |
| Fish main coursecheck | ISK 3,000–5,000 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Beer (half litre)check | ISK 1,200–1,800 (≈ US$10–15) |
| Húsið entrycheck | ISK 1,500 (≈ US$13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The only grocery store is at the gas station; stock up in Selfoss or Reykjavík.
- Wind and rain can be sudden even in summer: pack layers and a waterproof jacket.
- Húsið opening hours may vary off-season: check the website before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Non-urgent medical
- 1700
Pocket card
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Á þetta heimilisfang, takkTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Non-urgent medical1700
Embassy
Most embassies are in Reykjavík; check your country's consular page for Iceland.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Reykjavík → Eyrarbakki by car: about 40 min, no tolls
- Selfoss → Eyrarbakki by car: about 20 min
Say or show
- Halló — Hello (ha-loh)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Já / Nei — Yes / No (yow / nay)
- Hvað kostar? — How much? (kvath kost-ar)
- Hvar er salernið? — Where is the toilet? (kvar er sa-ler-nith)
English is widely spoken; these phrases are a courtesy.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Eyrarbakki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold wind) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Húsið and the Red House with verified hours and menus.
- Walking route from the village centre to the beach and back.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the south coast drive.
Sources
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