Travel Guide of Höfn in Iceland by Influencers and Travelers
Höfn or Höfn í Hornafirði is an Icelandic fishing town in the southeastern part of the country. It lies near Hornafjörður fjord. The town, the second largest in the southeastern part of Iceland, offers scenic views of Vatnajökull. The community was formerly known as Hornafjarðarbær between 1994 and 1998.
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1 - Viking Cafe
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2 - Stokksnes
12 km away
Stokksnes is a headland on the southeastern Icelandic coast, near Hofn and Hornafjördur. Stokksnes is located south of Kastarárfjall mountain, and includes Vestrahorn mountain, which was featured in the Bollywood film Dilwale.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Hofn
Be amazed by the frozen enchantment of Europe's largest glacier lagoon on a full-day tour of the legendary Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon from Hofn. Marvel at a landscape comprising of crystal clear water and floating icebergs as you explore the area. Add some sparkles to your day at the Diamond Black Sand Beach. Explore some secret glaciers in the Vatnajökull National Park where the largest glacier in Europe lies. • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach and Secret Glacier • Private tour • Highly rated and recommended by guests
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4 - Jokulsarlon
23 km away
Jökulsárlón is a large glacial lake in southern part of Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Situated at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, it developed into a lake after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Höfn is a harbour town of at least 1700 inhabitants, and is the administrative centre of the south-east of the island. Fishing is the main industry of the town, being a harbour town, which is literally called "port" in Icelandic: lobster is the local specialty of the town, as well as salted and dried fish.
Tourism is also developing, it must be said that with the numerous accommodations that the city offers (guesthouse, youth hostel...) to travellers in the middle of a vast and almost uninhabited area!
The city is located near the Vatnajökull National Park (to the southeast).
The area is protected and the natural environment is splendid, with very little human intervention. The area is protected and the natural environment is beautiful and untouched by man, with beautiful waterfalls, glaciers, mountains, lagoons and glacial lakes - an attraction that many travellers choose to visit in Iceland!
The location of this Icelandic town is key, as it is in a region with little activity and therefore attracts travellers who discover many beautiful walks.
Around Höfn, the Atlantic Ocean stretches in three different directions! Nearby are the small islands of Mikley, Krókalátur and Hellir, which are sparsely populated, but can be visited by boat in small groups, provided the sandbanks allow for safe mooring that day!
Höfn plays on its distinction of being one of the few harbours in the country, and while the town of Höfn itself may not always appeal to travellers because of its concrete appearance, there are several nice walks to do in the surrounding area.
Visit the seafarers' lodgings which are located not far from the big fishing boats, and discover the daily life of the fishermen.
We advise you to dine at the Pakkhus house, a former fisherman's dwelling transformed into a fine local restaurant!
You can also go to the tourist office, which is an interesting building to visit, restored in wood and built 150 years ago.
We recommend a visit to the tourist office to get some ideas for sightseeing, such as the glaciers of Vatnajökull. The blue ice caves can be visited from November to March.
In addition to visiting the caves, it is possible to take a snow scooter tour or admire the various iceberg lakes, the most famous of which is Jökulsárlón. A change of scenery and excitement are guaranteed!
You can also take a boat trip around Hornafjörður Fjord, which is separated by the ocean from the sandbanks
After all this sightseeing, you can relax in one of Höfn's outdoor swimming pools for a quiet afternoon! Also ideal for children and the family.
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