Höfn, Iceland: travel guide
A fishing town in southeast Iceland famed for langoustine ("humar") and as the gateway to Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, and the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
- Country
- Iceland
- Currency
- ISK
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
Top places to visit in Höfn
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Nature · about 1.5 h
Iceland's deepest lake, filled with blue icebergs calving off Breiðamerkurjökull and drifting to the sea — often with seals in view.
Diamond Beach
Beach · about 0.8 h
The black sands of Breiðamerkursandur where stranded icebergs glitter like diamonds against the surf.
Skaftafell (Vatnajökull NP)
Nature · about 3 h
A wilderness area within Vatnajökull National Park with glacier tongues, the Svartifoss trail and sweeping views of Iceland's highest peaks.
Svartifoss
Waterfall · about 2 h
The "black waterfall" in Skaftafell, framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired Hallgrímskirkja's design; a 1.5 km walk from the visitor centre.
Stokksnes & Vestrahorn
Viewpoint · about 1.5 h
A photogenic black-sand headland beneath the jagged Vestrahorn massif, with a replica Viking film-set village nearby.
Fjallsárlón
Nature · about 1 h
A quieter glacier lagoon beneath Fjallsjökull, with close-up iceberg zodiac tours and views to Öræfajökull.
Höfn Harbour
Heritage · about 0.8 h
The langoustine capital's working harbour, ringed by seafood restaurants with Vatnajökull as a backdrop.
Hoffell Hot Tubs
Activity · about 1 h
Rustic geothermal hot tubs on a farm below Hoffellsjökull glacier, a peaceful soak off the Ring Road.
Things to do
- Jökulsárlón Boat Tour Sightseeing · 0.8 h · from ISK 6,900 per person
- Vatnajökull Glacier Hike Adventure · 4 h · from ISK 14,990 per person
- Blue Ice Cave Tour Adventure · 3.5 h · from ISK 19,900 per person
- Fjallsárlón Zodiac Tour Sightseeing · 1 h · from ISK 9,900 per person
Day trips and tours
- Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach 7 h · from ISK 17,900
Where to stay in Höfn
- Höfn Town about ISK 30,000 per night
A quiet harbour town for langoustine and glacier trips, well placed for Jökulsárlón and Vatnajökull.
Hotels
- Hótel Höfn 3-star · ISK 24,000 to ISK 46,000 per night
- Guesthouse Hvammur ISK 16,000 to ISK 34,000 per night
- Milk Factory Guesthouse 3-star · ISK 20,000 to ISK 42,000 per night
Where to eat
- Pakkhús Restaurant Seafood, Icelandic · about ISK 8,000 per person
- Humarhöfnin Seafood, Icelandic · about ISK 7,500 per person
- Otto Matur & Drykkur Bistro, Icelandic · about ISK 6,000 per person
- Kaffi Hornið Icelandic, Pizza, International · about ISK 4,800 per person
- Hafnarbúðin Fast Food, Icelandic, Diner · about ISK 2,200 per person
Getting around
- Car Rental Self main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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