Krisuvikurberg Cliffs

Landscape Reykjavik Area
64.9°N — Iceland

Krisuvikurberg Cliffs is a landscape in Reykjavik Area, Iceland — about 47 km from Reykjavik and reached by a drive to the trailhead and a short walk in (footwear and weather check). Shoot it year-round, though winter wind, ice, and short daylight rework the shot list, then use the GPS coordinates, parking notes, and nearby waypoints below to fold this stop into a longer photography route.

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Overview

The great stretch of cliffs at Krýsuvíkurbjarg are amongst the best bird-watching sites in Iceland.

Questions & answers

  • Krisuvikurberg Cliffs is in Reykjavik Area, Iceland, approximately 47 km from Reykjavik. Exact GPS coordinates are included in the downloadable Landscape map.

  • The recommended season for Krisuvikurberg Cliffs is All. For light, plan around blue hour and the first hour after sunrise; Iceland's long shoulder-season twilight extends usable conditions on either side.

  • Drive/Hike access. Bring weather-appropriate footwear and check conditions before setting out. The downloadable GPS map gives turn-by-turn waypoints once imported into Google Maps or Gaia.

  • Yes — Krisuvikurberg Cliffs can be visited year-round, though winter conditions may require a 4x4 or storm-tolerant plans.

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