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Bird Hide, Reykjavík Area

Reykjavík Area, IcelandBird watchingSeabirds Apr–Aug

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Bird watching spotReykjavík Area

Bird Hide, Reykjavík Area

Reykjavík Area, IcelandBird watchingSeabirds Apr–Aug

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Bird Hide, Reykjavík Area is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1278°N, 21.7993°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 49 (Hringv.-Hafnarfjv)
Off the main road: 0.4 km from Route 49
Nearest town: Kópavogsbær — 5.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 7 km in a straight line
What else is close: 1,091 mapped places within 20 km

Bird Hide, Reykjavík Area weather and conditions

At Bird Hide, Reykjavík Area in Reykjavik, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:36, sunset 20:12). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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, Reykjavík Area

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

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Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

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Duration8 hours

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A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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What can I see at Bird Hide, Reykjavík Area?

Bird Hide, Reykjavík Area is a mapped bird watching spot in Reykjavík Area. 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, Reykjavík Area?

Bird Hide, Reykjavík Area is in Reykjavík Area. 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, Reykjavík Area?

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, Reykjavík Area?

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.

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Waterfalls

#1.Selfoss

1.7 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Stórifoss

1.8 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Skáfossar

1.8 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

1.8 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarvogur

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Víti

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Breiðholt

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur

3.1 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Camper Resort Reykjavík

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Reykjavík

4.2 km·~5 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

#4.Hafnarfjörður

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

800 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Iceland

2.7 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Vesturlandsvegur

500 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldshöfði

700 m

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hraunbær

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Gullinbrú

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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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