Vatnsnes (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈvasːˌnɛːs]) is a peninsula jutting into Húnaflói in northern Iceland.[1] It is surrounded by waters of Miðfjörður on the west and Húnafjörður [ˈhuːnaˌfjœrðʏr̥] on the east. It is home to one of the largest seal colonies in Iceland,[2] among others at Hindisvík [ˈhɪntɪsˌviːk] and Ósar [ˈouːsar̥]. Seals have been protected for many years in Hindisvík.[3] A stone hut was built at Ósar on the eastern side of the peninsula for seal watching.

Among geological features of Vatnsnes are Borgarvirki, a volcanic plug mentioned for its use as a fortress in the Sagas of Icelanders,[4] and Hvítserkur, a 15 m high basalt rock formation near the eastern shore of the peninsula.[5]

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