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Bird Hide, North Iceland (1)

North Iceland, IcelandBird watchingSeabirds Apr–Aug

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Bird watching spotNorth Iceland

Bird Hide, North Iceland (1)

North Iceland, IcelandBird watchingSeabirds Apr–Aug

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Bird Hide, North Iceland (1) is in North Iceland at 66.2644°N, 15.1711°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 869 (Langanesvegur að Hlíð)
Off the main road: 9.5 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Þórshöfn — 10.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 394 km in a straight line
What else is close: 25 mapped places within 20 km

Bird Hide, North Iceland (1) weather and conditions

At Bird Hide, North Iceland (1) in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 07:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), light rain, wind 5 m/s gusting to 12 m/s, 0.3 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 46 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 19:51). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Bird Hide, North Iceland (1)

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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What can I see at Bird Hide, North Iceland (1)?

Bird Hide, North Iceland (1) is a mapped bird watching spot in North Iceland. We are still enriching it with a species list — in general, most of Iceland's seabirds (puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, Arctic terns) are only present at breeding sites from roughly mid-April to mid-August, while wetland spots hold ducks, waders and geese through the warmer months.

How do I get to Bird Hide, North Iceland (1)?

Bird Hide, North Iceland (1) is in North Iceland. Check the live road conditions on this page before you drive — some bird sites sit at the end of gravel tracks, and remote routes can need a 4×4.

When is the best time to visit Bird Hide, North Iceland (1)?

For seabirds and puffins, aim for late spring to mid-summer (roughly mid-April to mid-August), when the colonies are active. Outside that window many coastal sites are quiet. Early morning and evening are usually the most active hours.

Are there rules I should follow at Bird Hide, North Iceland (1)?

Yes. Disturbing nesting birds is illegal in Iceland — stay on marked paths, keep well back from cliff edges and colonies, use binoculars or a long lens instead of getting close, and never handle eggs or young birds. Arctic terns will dive-bomb to defend nests; hold an arm above your head and move through quickly.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Geldingafoss

26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Selárfoss

53 km·~64 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Gljúfursárfoss

62 km·~74 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

71 km·~86 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

30 km·~36 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

53 km·~63 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

61 km·~73 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

94 km·~113 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn

10 km·~12 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Bakkafjörður

30 km·~36 min drive

Family-friendly campsite with a football pitch, jump pad and frisbee golf. Nearby are…

#3.Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

40 km·~48 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Raufarhöfn

40 km·~48 min drive

The camp site is located next to the elementary school and sport center.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

10 km·~13 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Verslunin Skerjakolla

57 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kauptún

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

101 km·~121 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Þórshöfn

10 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bakkafjörður

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Raufarhöfn

41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Kópasker

57 km·~69 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community