These renowned, dramatic cliffs on the headland beside the Bjargtangar lighthouse extend for 12km. Reaching up to 400m in height, this rocky wall is mobbed by nesting seabirds in early summer. Unbelievable numbers of puffins, razorbills, guillemots, cormorants, fulmars, gulls and kittiwakes gather here to breed from June to mid-August.
It's best to visit in the evening, when the birds return to their nests. On calm days, seals are often seen basking on the skerries around the lighthouse. Explore with care, especially when winds are high – the cliffs are prone to erosion and there are few railings. There are no facilities (the nearest toilet is at the Brunnar campsite, 2km east) and camping at the cliffs is prohibited.
