The more activity the more likely it is that you will see the northern lights but that is … Iceland is said to be one of the top spots in the world if you want to see the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis. This amazing road trip route is one of the most inclusive paths in the country as it allows you to see a little bit of everything! These locations are Svalbarð Illugastaðir Hvítserkur Each area offers you a different perspective and experience of both the seals and the wonderfull nature and landscape of the area. According to one of the travelers I asked, there’s a good spot to see whales from land just north of Húsavík. Rauðasandur, close to Látrabjarg cliffs, takes its name (Red Sand) from the colour of the sand on the coast. They are not the only species to frequent Icelandic waters, however. The Icelandic Seal Center has worked with local land owners to open and develop a number of public seal watching locations around the Vatnsnes peninsula. It is sometimes possible to seals swimming or relaxing on top of the icebergs at the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. For the … Continue reading "Seal Watching Locations" Skjálfandi Bay is often considered to be the best spot for whale watching in Iceland. A trip to Iceland just isn’t complete without gazing at these stunning sites. The seals in Iceland are accustomed to attention - they are not afraid of people and posing in front of the cameras. I would say that a 2 hour drive north to Hvammstangi and the Vatnsnes peninsula would also be a good idea..not only does it have over 1000 resident seals, but also The Icelandic Seal Center is based there and the is a boat offering tours to see some harder to reach colonies. Join us on a seal watching tour at Rauðasandur seal colony.

The Icelandic Seal Center in Hvammstangi is a research and exhibition center investigating and detailing the lives of seals found in and around Iceland and also the Tourist Information Center for Húnaþing-vestra, Iceland's number one seal and wildlife watching destination. Iceland is known for its vistas of astounding beauty and over 10,000 of these sites include waterfalls. It is not suitable for swimming people, but very famous among the northern seals. The official Northern Lights season in Iceland is from October till March. Two species of seal live on Iceland’s shores permanently: the harbour seal and the grey seal.

They live all around Iceland, but the best places to reliably spot them are the Westfjords, the Vatnsnes Peninsular, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

Traditionally, the seals have been hunted in Iceland from the time of settlement for their furs and meat. From Bruarfoss which is just 3 meters (9 foot) tall to Morsi Waterfall which tumbles from 240 meters (787 foot). On the west coast of Iceland, here is a seals beach.