09/05/2026
The puffin map 🐧👏🏻
You can book a tour to see the puffins in Skagaströnd 🤍
We updated our Puffin Spotting Map! 🐦⬛🗺️
A few new locations added — here's the full list.
Know a spot we missed? Drop it in the comments — we want this to be the most complete Puffin guide in Iceland! 👇
Staying at Sky Retreat gives you a perfect base on the South Coast with easy access to many of these spots.
• Vestmannaeyjar — world's largest colony. Ferry from Landeyjahöfn.
• Dyrhólaey — check nesting season access rules.
• Reynisfjall — hike required.
• Ingólfshöfði — tour required.
• Hafnarhólmi, Borgarfjörður Eystri — wooden platforms, self visit.
• Skrúður — self visit.
• Papey — boat tour required.
• Tjörnes — self visit.
• Grímsey — ferry or flight.
• Lundey (Húsavík) — boat tour required.
• Akurey (Reykjavík) — boat tour required.
• Reykjanes — self visit.
• Flatey — tour recommended.
• Melrakkaey — self visit.
• Breiðafjörður — boat tours from Stykkishólmur.
• Hvítserkur — self visit.
• Vigur — boat tour required.
• Látrabjarg — self visit.
• Hornbjarg — expedition required.
• Hælavíkurbjarg — expedition required.
• Rauðinúpur — self visit.
• Langanes — 4WD recommended.
• Skagaströnd — kayak trip.
Season: May – August 🗓️ Peak: June–July. Always respect the birds!
