Can you see whales from the shore in Reykjavik?

There are in fact some places in the capital where you could spot a whale from the land. You will definitely need binoculars though. If you forgot yours at home, you can drop by at the Eiðisgrandi Beach in the west side of Reykjavik, where they just recently installed binoculars for whale watching.



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What to wear:
  • Warm layers (it is significantly cooler on the water than on land)
  • Good outdoor jacket and pants.
  • A sun or winter hat (depending on the season)
  • Sturdy shoes.
  • Gloves (especially in the winter season)


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