EAST ICELAND
Rauðubjörg
Striking reddish cliffs on the Barðsnes peninsula forming a colourful landmark across Norðfjörður from Neskaupstaður.
Hidden gemNatureSceneryViewpoints
About Rauðubjörg
Rauðubjörg rises along the Barðsnes peninsula across the fjord from Neskaupstaður. The unusually bright rock contrasts strongly with the darker surrounding mountains and is particularly noticeable from the Nature Reserve and Páskahellir trail.
Our practical tips
✓One of the best views is from the Neskaupstaður Nature Reserve.
✓They can appear especially vivid when illuminated by low sunlight.
Getting there and visiting
Access
Most visitors experience Rauðubjörg as a distant landmark from Neskaupstaður and the nature reserve rather than approaching the cliffs directly.