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Æðey is the largest island in Ísafjarðardjúp in the Westfjords. The low, green island is known for birdlife and an important eider-duck colony, which is reflected in its name.
The island also has a long history of settlement and religious activity, and weather observations have been carried out there for decades. Æðey forms part of the distinctive island landscape of Ísafjarðardjúp.
Æðey is an island in Ísafjarðardjúp where marine erosion, bedrock and coastal processes have shaped the landscape.
The island is known for rich birdlife and a peaceful coastal landscape in Ísafjarðardjúp.
Summer
Access is by sea and visits should be planned according to transport and local conditions.
Æðey
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