A coastal road of seals and sea stacks.
The Vatnsnes peninsula is a quiet northern headland famous for its seal colonies and the dramatic Hvitserkur rock rising from the sea.
A scenic gravel road loops the shore past basking seals, birdlife and wide Arctic views.
North Iceland is served by Akureyri Airport with quick flights from Reykjavik, and sits squarely on the ring road for anyone driving the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Haul out sites where seals bask on the rocks.
A striking sea stack shaped like a drinking animal.
A peaceful loop with Arctic sea views.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Vatnsnes Peninsula is in Northwest Iceland, Iceland. It is a peninsula on the north coast near Hvammstangi.
Vatnsnes is known for seal watching beaches, the Hvitserkur sea stack, a scenic coastal road and rich birdlife.
The best time to visit is may to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.