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Djúpivogur

East Iceland  >  Iceland

Near the Djúpivogur 'airport' there are some small lakes where you can find ducks, waders and loons.

Added* by Vincent Sanders
Most recent update 28 July 2020

Description

Just 2 minutes from the centre of Djúpivogur you can drive to some small lakes near the airstip. Here you can find waders and ducks which are fouraging. Red-throated Diver are breeding in the vegetation along the swamp.

Details

Access

Drive from the 'ring road' of Iceland to Djúpivogur. Just South of the city centre there are some lakes. It should take around 15 minutes to get there.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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