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Bird Hide, Westfjords (1)

Westfjords, IcelandBird watchingSeabirds Apr–Aug

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Bird watching spotWestfjords

Bird Hide, Westfjords (1)

Westfjords, IcelandBird watchingSeabirds Apr–Aug

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Getting there: Road 612 (Látrabjarg)
Off the main road: 26.7 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Patreksfjörður — 26.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 194 km in a straight line
What else is close: 26 mapped places within 20 km

Bird Hide, Westfjords (1) weather and conditions

At Bird Hide, Westfjords (1) in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:44, sunset 20:26). 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, Westfjords (1)

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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

Bird Hide, Westfjords (1) is a mapped bird watching spot in Westfjords. 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, Westfjords (1)?

Bird Hide, Westfjords (1) is in Westfjords. 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, Westfjords (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, Westfjords (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.Svuntufoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

47 km·~56 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

62 km·~75 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Þingmannaá

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

27 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

33 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Pollurinn

42 km·~50 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

51 km·~61 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Breiðavík við Látrabjarg

9.8 km·~12 min drive

At the camping site in Breidavik there are number of possibilities to experience Iceland…

#2.Melanes, Rauðasandi

27 km·~33 min drive

The Melanes camping site is a new 2.5 acre site located down by the Raudasandur in…

#3.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

28 km·~33 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Patreksfjörður

28 km·~34 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Fjölval

27 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Albina

27 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

77 km·~93 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

87 km·~105 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

47 km·~57 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur

63 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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