Látrabjarg

The most western point of Iceland! We came here to see puffins but we saw much more. This cliff houses millions of birds. It was a bit tough to get there, but definitely worth the stop!

Latrabjarg is about as far west as you can visit in Iceland. Yet even in this most remote location, you will find many tourists visiting to see the dramatic seaside cliffs which are home to vast numbers of nesting birds including the famous puffin bird which can be viewed fairly routinely here. Latrabjarg is accessible by way of Route 612. There is a lighthouse and carpark at the end of the road. Here you can read up on information panels about the various different birdlife that can be viewed in abundance and check out the lighthouse if interested. However, most are likely immediately drawn to the puffins that frequent the cliffs including those just metres away from the lighthouse. We found them by the dozens there during our recent visit. Additionally, we very much enjoyed walking around 2 km along the sea cliff trail that takes in endless dramatic cliff views, hundreds of thousands of birds including some puffins which you can practice picking out and finding with a handy pair of binoculars. This was a great trail, one we would gladly try to spend more time walking if we were able to visit the Westfjords again. Note: There is no public toilet at the lighthouse and carpark at Latrabjarg. However, they have setup toilets (fee payment by contactless payment) at a separate stop a couple km back up the road. You may want to stop here first before proceeding to the end to view and spend time with the puffins.

Amazing mix of puffins, fulmars and razorbills on the cliff. Easily tens of thousands. They are spectacular even without the birdlife and can almost reach a thousand feet tall. One of my favorite hikes in all of Iceland.

Loved that place! The end way was a bit demanding, but fine for 4x4, however the views were amazing! After the arrival we could observe many birds and we’ve seen some puffins, they are beautiful 😍

Puffins vere gone in my visit (end of august). This year they left earlier, perhaps due to a lot of rain this season on iceland. However cliffs are amazing, some other birds to observe possible. Driving there is a long way but stunning views. HINT: Bring bynoculars ;)

We went to Látrabjarg late at night (bright due to the time of year) and were originally disappointed as we only saw a single puffin, which is why we came there. However, on our walk back, we walked along the path that stayed near the edge of the cliff, and found that the puffins are there. I would imagine they avoid the large cliff face as it is mostly rock and they seem to like to burrow in grass and dirt. Getting here is a bit of a hike, so staying nearby for the night might be a good plan.

Even on a foggy day, this place was worth it. We came at midday and still saw some puffins. Pro tip - first look around the area by the parking lot before setting off hiking among the clouds looking for birds. The drive up has amazing views. Don’t let reviews about tough roads put you off - the road is doable and has plenty of space. It just has a lot of potholes. If you did route 54, this road will feel like a breeze.

This place is awesome!! We visited May 18, 2025. There were plenty of gulls and some razorbills all day, but if you’re there for the puffins, you MUST arrive either super early or in the evening. We made the mistake of going at 2 pm and having to wait like 6 hours before the puffins arrived! They spend the whole day fishing out at sea, only coming back to their nests at around 8 pm. So come late for sure. Also, most of the puffins are right near the parking lot and lighthouse. No need to walk all the way up to find them. Once they arrive, you’ll know it— they’ll be all over, roosting in the grass right at the edge of the cliff. No need to hunt for them. If you’re hunting and seeing none, you’re too early. Wait till 8pm-ish. :)