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West Iceland, IcelandBird watchingSeabirds Apr–Aug
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West Iceland, IcelandBird watchingSeabirds Apr–Aug

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Entry feeFree
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WestReykjavíkSouth CoastNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Bird Hide, West Iceland (1)

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Kerafossar
8.3 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Kerafossar
#2.Neðri-Foss
10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Efri-Foss
10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Kolufossar
11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Kolufossar
4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra
4.1 km·~5 min drive

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra
17 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð
36 km·~43 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós
43 km·~52 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Langafit Laugarbakka
4.2 km·~5 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

#2.Hvammstangi
8.8 km·~11 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga
8.9 km·~11 min drive

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

#4.Dæli Víðidal
9.7 km·~12 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
8.9 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
43 km·~52 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
49 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
51 km·~62 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Laugarbakki
4.2 km·~5 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvammstangi
8.4 km·~10 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Víðihlíð
8.8 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli
25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

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What can I see at Bird Hide, West Iceland (1)?
Bird Hide, West Iceland (1) is a mapped bird watching spot in West 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, West Iceland (1)?
Bird Hide, West Iceland (1) is in West 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, West 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, West 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.

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