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Bird watching

West Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Bird watching

Bird watching is in West Iceland at 65.3402°N, 20.8090°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 1 (Hvammst.-Gljúfurá)
Off the main road: 0.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Laugarbakki — 3.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 143 km in a straight line
What else is close: 89 mapped places within 20 km

Bird watching weather and conditions

At Bird watching in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 00:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 00:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast 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 watching

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Bird watching — photo by VillageHero from Ulm, Germany · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: VillageHero from Ulm, Germany · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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How do I get to Bird watching?

Bird watching is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is there parking at Bird watching?

Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.

Is Bird watching safe to visit?

Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.

When is the best time to visit Bird watching?

Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Kerafossar

8.2 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Neðri-Foss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Efri-Foss

10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kolufossar

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

36 km·~43 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#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

9.6 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.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · VillageHero from Ulm, Germany · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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