Krysuvikurberg is a line of sea cliffs on the southern coast of the Reykjanes peninsula. The cliffs stretch for about 15 kilometres and stand up to about 40 metres high. In summer, tens of thousands of seabirds nest here, with the main season running roughly May to September.
What and where Krysuvikurberg is
Krysuvikurberg is a line of sea cliffs on the southern coast of the Reykjanes peninsula, in the same Krysuvik area as the Seltun geothermal field and the lake at Kleifarvatn.
A long line of sea cliffs
The cliffs stretch for about 15 kilometres and stand up to about 40 metres high.
The seabirds that nest there
Tens of thousands of seabirds nest here in summer. Species mentioned at Krysuvikurberg include guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, fulmars and puffins.
The main season for the birds is roughly May to September.
Watching the birds safely
Puffins burrow into the cliff top, so stepping too close to the edge can collapse a burrow or be dangerous. Keep back from the edge.
Seeing Krysuvikurberg on Reykjanes
If you want to compare options for visiting this part of the peninsula, see Reykjanes tours.
Plan the journey
The Driving Distance Calculator can help you sequence Krysuvikurberg bird cliffs on Reykjanes with nearby sights without overfilling the day.
