The Top 7 Natural Monuments in Vesturbyggð
Vesturbyggð’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments in Vesturbyggð. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Vesturbyggð. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 4, 2025
Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs
Highlight • Natural Monument
Bird cliffs, or nesting cliffs, are steep cliffs with numerous small shelves which serve as nesting locations for bird colonies. Bird cliffs are found on islands in the North Atlantic …
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Rocky Ascent Trail, Vatnsfjörður
Highlight • Trail
Here the ascent starts up the slope, a bit rough and steep, but problem-free. At the top you can then hike over the ridge, which is worthwhile.
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Reykjafjarðarlaug Natural Pool
Highlight • Natural Monument
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Directly at the cottage on the street is an artificial pool. Ignoring this and going up the parking lot, you reach the natural pool. The water here is even hotter!
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Directly at the cottage on the street is an artificial pool. Ignoring this and going up the parking lot, you reach the natural pool. The water here is even hotter!
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Hellulaug Hot Spring
Highlight • Natural Monument
Hotpot Hellulaug has a unique location by the sea. You can lie in the warm water and look out to sea. It's best to change in the car.
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Helluvatn Lake
Highlight • Lake
A beautiful 1.5 hour hike to a remote mountain lake.
The trail starts at the back end of the Flókalundur campsite and is very well marked (red marker), you can …
The trail starts at the back end of the Flókalundur campsite and is very well marked (red marker), you can …
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Birkimelur hot pot
Highlight • Natural Monument
In Birkimelur you can enjoy the warm water in a concrete pool and a natural-looking hot tub near the shore. Both places offer you a fantastic view of the surrounding …
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Hellulaug
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
A small natural thermal pool where the sea and the hot water meet. No changing rooms, no railings... just you, the fjord, and the steam. From the road, you're soaking …
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