Grimsey Attractions

The Arctic Circle runs straight through the island of Grímsey, and travelers receive certificates for crossing it. Here the sun doesn't set at summer solstice, but despite its northerly latitude, the weather is relatively mild: the average temperature in January is -1.1°C/30°F and in August, 8.3°C/47°F.

The 115 inhabitants of Grímsey mostly live from fishing though farming is important on this green island, as are such activities as bird-hunting and egg-collecting.

Chess is a favorite diversion of the residents and Grímsey's tiny library was bequeathed by an American chess-lover.