Great Auk Sculpture at Valahnúkamöl
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Parking available
This five-foot-tall bronze bird is a memorial to a species that was hunted out of existence.

📜 Bronze sculpture commemorating the extinct Great Auk.
🔍 Located on the Reykjanes peninsula, overlooking sea cliffs.

Why Go

🐦 Memorial to a flightless bird hunted to extinction
🌊 Impressive sea cliffs and dramatic scenery
🎨 Part of the 'Lost Bird Project' by artist Todd McGrain
💡 Educational information board about the bird and artist

Tips

🅿️ Parking available at Valahnjúka, near Reykjanesviti lighthouse.
🚶 Easy walk to the sculpture from the parking lot.
🗺️ Directions: Drive west from Grindavik, turn left after geothermal plant, then left again. At T-junction, turn right past Reykjanesviti lighthouse to parking.

Last updated 4 days ago

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