World's Largest Puffin Colony
Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests in Heimaey, Iceland.

📜 The Westman Islands host the world's largest puffin colony, with over 1.1 million burrows.
Around 20% of the world's puffin population breeds here.

Why Go

🐦 See vast numbers of puffins
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Witness local "pysja patrols" rescuing young birds
📸 Enjoy the unique volcanic landscape
🇮🇸 Experience a significant part of Icelandic culture

Why Avoid

⚠️ Closed outside of late April to late summer, as puffins are seasonal.

Tips

⛴️ Take the 45-minute ferry from mainland to Heimaey.
📍 GPS coordinates lead to a wooden lookout for prime views.

Cost

💰 Access to the puffin observation house is free.

Hours

🕒 Open from late April to late summer.

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