Ósar
Coastal area near Hvítserkur known for seal watching around the shoreline and estuary.
About Ósar
Our practical tips
✓Look for seals from a respectful distance rather than walking towards resting animals.
✓Combine with Hvítserkur.
Coastal area near Hvítserkur known for seal watching around the shoreline and estuary.
✓Look for seals from a respectful distance rather than walking towards resting animals.
✓Combine with Hvítserkur.
One of Iceland’s best-known seal-watching locations, with a coastal walking trail and dedicated viewing shelter.
Explore this place →Iconic 15-metre basalt sea stack just offshore from Vatnsnes, resembling a huge animal drinking from the sea.
Explore this place →Shoreline beneath the main Hvítserkur viewpoint offering a lower perspective towards the famous sea stack.
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