Why this place may fit your trip
Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) haul-out site. Latest non-negative count in source attributes: 18 (2018). Mapped area: 73 ha. Public site-level point derived from official 1:25,000 haul-out polygon.
- Category
- Wildlife
- Subcategory
- Seal
- Region
- West Iceland
- Municipality
- Dalabyggð
- Access status
- Seasonal
- Road access
- Foot Only
- Season
- Seasonal
- Elevation
- 17 m
- Protected area
- Breiðafjörður
- Drone status
- Check Official Map
- Verified
- 2026-06-20
What the access data means
- The recorded access status is seasonal.
- The approach is recorded as foot only road access.
- The place is associated with Breiðafjörður; check its current access and activity rules before visiting.
- The DULIN record was last field-verified or source-verified on 2026-06-20; conditions may have changed since then.
How to use this wildlife place in a real plan
Plan a quiet, tide-aware coastal stop and keep a generous distance. Never approach pups or block a seal's route to the sea; if an animal raises its head repeatedly or moves because of you, increase the distance.
Recorded safety note
Sensitive seal haul-out; keep distance, avoid disturbance and drones.
Facilities and on-site context
Wildlife viewing area / seal haul-out
Drone planning
Drone status is not fully verified in this public place record. Check official sources before flying.
No local drone restriction match in stored fields; check official drone map before flying.
Make the stop resilient
Open the map before departure and compare this point with nearby hikes, roads and alternative stops. Recheck weather, road status and local signs on the day; a useful Iceland plan keeps this stop optional when the access data is old, incomplete or weather-dependent.