Látrabjarg

It's a long, bumpy drive out to the Cliffs (see videos).There is a WC once you get closer to the Cliffs, but before the parking lot. It was quite thick with fog/smoke/volcanic ash when we went on 7/18. But it cleared up after we walked about 2.5 km up the cliffs and 2.5 back. Since it was clearer we could see puffins better toward the beginning of the trail.

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.

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 😍

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.

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.

We arrived at the cliffs at 9pm as recommended by other reviewers and people in town. The puffins did not disappoint! We spent two hours watching the cute birds fly on and off the cliff, and waddle around the edges. There were many photographers there but not overwhelmingly so. It really is the best time to view them as they are out fishing during the day. We also saw many auks. We didn’t want to leave. Many photographers brought out their giant lenses, but you can also get decent photos with your phone because the puffins are so close and unafraid. It is quite a journey out to the cliffs. It took us a little over an hour from Patreksfjurdor. There is one bathroom/rest stop available before reaching the cliffs.