🐦 Ultimate Puffin Watching Guide to Iceland
📍 Top Puffin Spots 1️⃣ Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) Heimaey Island: Iceland’s largest puffin colony August highlight: "Puffling Release Festival" (rescued chicks set free) How to visit: Boat tours around cliffs or hike to Stórhöfði Cape 2️⃣ Látrabjarg (Westfjords) Europe’s tallest bird cliffs (440m high, 14km long) Summer spectacle: Millions of puffins nesting Safety note: No guardrails—stay 3m from edges! 🛍️ Unique Puffin Souvenirs Hand-carved wooden puffins (Egilsstaðir workshops) Painted puffin eggshell art (ethically sourced) Lopi wool puffin hats (traditional Icelandic knitting) Einstök Puffin Beer (limited edition craft brew) 🤯 Fun Puffin Facts Rainbow beaks: Fade in winter and shed! Awkward landers: Crash into grass due to fast wings (400 flaps/minute!) Romantic souls: Mate for life ❤️ 📅 When & How to Visit Best season: June–mid-August (gone by September) Gear musts: Windproof jacket, binoculars, zoom lens (200mm+) Rules: Never feed/touch puffins—their beaks are sharp and protected by law! #Puffin #Vestmannaeyjar#travel guide#Reykjavik#Island#trip diary