{"id":21902,"date":"2021-06-10T02:43:43","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T06:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/?p=21902"},"modified":"2021-06-10T02:44:57","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T06:44:57","slug":"when-and-where-see-whales-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/iceland\/when-and-where-see-whales-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"When and where to see whales in Iceland? All the information you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are thinking about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-iceland\" title=\"tours in Iceland\">traveling to Iceland<\/a> or you have already bought your flights whale watching is always a good option. But when and where to see them?  We tell you <b>when and where to see whales in Iceland<\/b> in a unique and special way that you will never forget. Also, if it&#8217;s going to be your first time, its dimensions will surprise you, it&#8217;s a marvel!<\/p>\n<h2>Best places to see whales in Iceland<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the place, the chances of seeing more or less cetaceans vary, as well as the number of species you can see. Therefore, it is necessary to <b>choose well<\/b> from <b>where<\/b> to go on any whale watching tour in Iceland<\/p>\n<h3>Snaefellsnes Peninsula<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olafsvik-whale-watching.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"See whales in \u00d3lafsvik \" title=\"\u00d3lafsvik\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olafsvik-whale-watching.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olafsvik-whale-watching.jpg?resize=94%2C60&amp;ssl=1 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the <b>Snaefellsnes Peninsula<\/b>, located in the west of Iceland, near Reykjav\u00edk, you can experience whale watching to the fullest, and not only that, it is the best place to observe orcas and sperm whales up close.<\/p>\n<p>In Snaefellsnes, the <b> <a href=https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-iceland\/olafsvik\/olafsvik-whale-watching\" title=\"\u00d3lafsv\u00edk Whale Watching\">Olafsv\u00edk whale watching<\/a><\/b> is the most recommended. You travel the entire peninsula and <b>see these cetaceans 100%<\/b>. You&#8217;ll also enjoy dolphins, pilot whales, humpback whales, and minke whales.<\/p>\n<p>Another plus point of seeing these giants in \u00d3lafsv\u00edk, is that you can do the activity from April to October, you have more than half a year!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/snaefellsnes-route-iceland.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Snaefellsnes beach Iceland\" title=\"Snaefellsnes \" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/snaefellsnes-route-iceland.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/snaefellsnes-route-iceland.jpg?resize=94%2C60&amp;ssl=1 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also, this peninsula is known for its rich nature and wildlife. So if you want to take your experience to the max, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-iceland\/reykjavik\/snaefellsnes-day-tour\" title=\"Snaefellsnes Day Tour\">the Snaefellsnes day tour<\/a> will offer you to enjoy the <b>impressive west coast<\/b>, passing by the waterfall and mountain of Kirkjufell. You&#8217;re sure to catch a glimpse of a puffin \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n<h3>The best views and whales in H\u00f3lmav\u00edk<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/whale-watching-holmavik.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"see whales in H\u00f3lmavik\" title=\"H\u00f3lmavik\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/whale-watching-holmavik.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/whale-watching-holmavik.jpg?resize=94%2C60&amp;ssl=1 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Continuing with western Iceland, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-iceland\/holmavik\/whale-watching-holmavik\" title=\"Whale Watching H\u00f3lmav\u00edk\">whale watching in H\u00f3lmav\u00edk<\/a> is our highly recommended. You will be able to enjoy these giants of the ocean in a <b>remote and spectacular place<\/b> that will leave you speechless, incredible.<\/p>\n<p>In short, get ready for the big show. You&#8217;ll get to <b>see humpback whales<\/b> jumping, to <b>white-beaked dolphins<\/b> and <b>more species<\/b>. These two hours will fly by!<\/p>\n<p>Seeing these animals in the West Fjords is possible between <b>June and September<\/b>. These four months provide plenty of time and you&#8217;ll enjoy the most pleasant temperatures in the country during this season.<\/p>\n<p>As in the \u00d3lafsv\u00edk area, puffins live around there and you will be able to observe them first hand \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/puffin-whale-watching-holmavik.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Puffin Holmavik\" title=\"Holmavik\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/puffin-whale-watching-holmavik.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/puffin-whale-watching-holmavik.jpg?resize=94%2C60&amp;ssl=1 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Reikiavik and the giants of the ocean<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re traveling by plane, the capital of Iceland, <b>Reikiavik<\/b>, is sure to come your way.<br \/>\nBut, it&#8217;s not the best place in the north to see whales; the <b>chances<\/b> of spotting them are <b>minor<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>That said, it is <b>available all year round<\/b> and if you travel a few days to the country you should see them in the capital or, as mentioned above, in the peninsula of Snaefellsnes, where you will see whales.<\/p>\n<h3>H\u00fbsavik the north of Iceland<\/h3>\n<p>The harbor is lovely and cruising the waters of <b>Skjalfandi Bay<\/b> is a unique experience. The species you will see are the <b>humpback whale, blue whale<\/b> and other species such as porpoises.<\/p>\n<p>The blue whale reaches <b>about 99 ft (30 m)<\/b> and is the largest animal in the world.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/husavik-port.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"H\u00fbsavik port boats\" title=\"H\u00fbsavik\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/husavik-port.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/husavik-port.jpg?resize=94%2C60&amp;ssl=1 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Whales around Akureyri<\/h3>\n<p>The adventure begins in the central harbor of <b>Akureyri<\/b> and continues into Eyjafj\u00f6rdur Fjord. The <b>availability is year-round<\/b>, so you can better choose the right time \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>The species that can be observed from here are the same as in H\u00fasav\u00edk. That said, if you&#8217;re looking for urban sightseeing, Akureyri <b>is a bigger city<\/b> and a better option. <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/akureyri-city-iceland.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Akureyri city views\" ttile=\"Akureyri\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/akureyri-city-iceland.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/akureyri-city-iceland.jpg?resize=94%2C60&amp;ssl=1 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>When to go whale watching?<\/h2>\n<p>Many factors should be considered before choosing when to embark on an Icelandic adventure in order to best enjoy its dreamy landscapes such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-iceland\/reykjavik\/south-coast-jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon\" title=\"South Coast and J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon\"> J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon<\/a>, go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-iceland\/reykjavik\/hike-fagradalsfjall-volcano\" title=\"Hike Fagradalsfjall volcano\">trekking on Fagradalsfjall volcano<\/a> or, <b>whale watching<\/b>!<\/p>\n<p>We know that finding the best time is complicated and personal, so we tell you everything you need to know for <b>whale watching in Iceland depending on the season<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>Living the adventure in summer<\/h3>\n<p>Without any doubt, we recommend <b>whale watching in Iceland in summer<\/b>, specifically during the months of <b>June<\/b>, <b>July<\/b> and <b>August<\/b>. It&#8217;s the best time! <\/p>\n<p>As we told you in the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/iceland\/daylight-hours-iceland\/\" title=\"When does it get dark or dawn in Iceland? Daylight hours by month\">daylight hours in Iceland according to month<\/a>, during in this season you can enjoy a lot of sunlight and the midnight sun. <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/midnight-sun-iceland.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Midnight sun Iceland\" title=\"Midnight sun\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/midnight-sun-iceland.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/midnight-sun-iceland.jpg?resize=94%2C60&amp;ssl=1 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, we also recommend going between April and October because there are still many chances to see these mammals and experience special moments. All this is not an exact science and every year is changing, there are even people who have spotted whales in November. <\/p>\n<p>We are talking about dolphins, orcas, different birds, and much more! You might be interested to know that the most typical whales of the place are the minke and humpback. <\/p>\n<p>The best time to see them is in June and August because that is when they come closest to shore. The <b>hourly availability<\/b> of tours is <b>complete<\/b> and <b>the weather is sure to be with you<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>Enjoying the whales in winter<\/h3>\n<p>If your schedule is better to go <b>in winter<\/b> (if you travel between November and March), don&#8217;t worry! <b>There are certain advantages<\/b> to seeing Iceland&#8217;s whales during this season.<\/p>\n<p>On the one hand, <b>there will be fewer people<\/b>, you can be the captain of the boat!    And you&#8217;ll be even luckier if you get to <b>see these mammals with<\/b> the sky filled with <b>the northern lights<\/b> \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aurora-borealis-south-coast-iceland.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aurora borealis in Iceland\" ttile=\"Northern lights\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aurora-borealis-south-coast-iceland.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aurora-borealis-south-coast-iceland.jpg?resize=94%2C60&amp;ssl=1 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, there are some living creatures that you can admire in winter and not in summer, such as the killer whale. In addition, you still have the opportunity to <b>enjoy the white-beaked dolphin<\/b> and <b>the harbor porpoise<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>You have the chance to experience adventure in places like <b>Reikiavik and Hauganes<\/b>, which <b>remain open<\/b>all year round. So you know, if you can only travel to Iceland in winter, there&#8217;s no excuse! <\/p>\n<p>Now that you know when and where to see whales in Iceland all you need to do is grab a good coat, pack your backpack, and&#8230; off you go! <b>Our favorite sites<\/b> are the two in western Iceland, <b>\u00d3lafsv\u00edk and H\u00f3lmav\u00edk<\/b>. And, which whale-watching site do you choose?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are thinking about traveling to Iceland or you have already bought your flights whale watching is always a good option. But when and where to see them? We tell you when and where to see whales in Iceland in a unique and special way that you will never forget. 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