Region
Northeast Iceland
35 km from Akureyri
Grenivik and Laufas
A quiet fishing village on Eyjafjörður's eastern shore, home to the Laufas turf house museum.
Population
~280
Northeast Iceland • Fishing village
Grenivik is a small fishing community on the eastern shore of Eyjafjörður, largely untouched by mass tourism. It is best known for the nearby Laufas turf house, one of Iceland's best-preserved examples of traditional rural architecture.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
Laufas turf house is managed by the National Museum of Iceland and is open during summer months.
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Population
~280
Traditional fishing village
Known for
Laufas Turf House
Historic 19th century farmstead
Top Attractions near Grenivik
Laufas Turf House
Historic farmstead museum with preserved turf buildings
Laufas Church
19th century church at the turf house site
Grenivik Harbor
Small working fishing harbor
Grenivik Swimming Pool
Geothermal pool with fjord and mountain views
Eyjafjörður Views
Views across Iceland's longest fjord
Coastal Walks
Quiet shoreline walks along the fjord
How to Get to Grenivik
From Akureyri: 35-40 minutes via the eastern shore road of Eyjafjörður. A scenic drive with fjord views.
From Reykjavik: About 5 hours via Route 1 (Ring Road) through Akureyri.
Note: No public transport runs to Grenivik; a rental car is essential.
Best Time to Visit Grenivik
Summer (June-August): The best time to visit, when the Laufas turf house museum is open and the days are long.
Year-round: The village maintains its peaceful atmosphere throughout the year, though some attractions have limited winter hours.
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