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Kópavogstjörn

Kópavogur  >  Iceland

Kópavogstjörn is a capital-area hotspot for ducks and gulls during winter.

Added* by Bjørn Penk
Most recent update 21 března 2026

Description

With a short visit to Kópavogstjörn, you'll be able to observe a handful of the wintering bird species of Iceland. labuť zpěvná, husa velká, kachna divoká are abundant, hvízdák eurasijský, čírka obecná, morčák velký are common, and the lake is one of the most reliable locations in Iceland for seeing the vagrant hvízdák americký, čírka obecná (American), and konipas horský.

Details

Access

Kópavogstjörn is easiest accessible by car, but bike trails are close by, and so are bus stops. Press P on the map for directions. The walking route indicated on the map is about 0,7 km one way.

Terrain and Habitat

Park , Pond

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

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