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Örfirisey

Reykjavík  >  Iceland

Standing on the seafront of Örfirisey, you'll have a panoramic view of the Reykjavík bay and its seabirds.

Added* by Bjørn Penk
Most recent update 21 március 2026

Description

Örfirisey is a reliable spot to observe the birdlife of the Reykjavík bay. Especially in the colder times of the year. Bringing your telescope, a scan of the bay and horizon might produce birds like jegesréce, Üstökös kárókatona, Szula, Alkabukó, Tarka réce and Örvös bukó. You might also see Északi búvár and Jeges búvár. Örfirsey has also hosted a male tükrös réce every winter since 2014, proving it as a reliable spot for this vagrant. Overhead, Hósármány might pass, and along the rocks there might be Fekete lumma.

Details

Access

Ôfririsey is located in the north of Reykjavík and easy accessible from the city. Get to Ôfririsey by foot, bike, bus or car. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

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