Hótel Höfn

Southeast Iceland


Höfn’s business-class hotel is often busy with tour groups in summer. Nicely renovated rooms feature on-trend furnishings, and views are knockout – you’ll want one with a glacier outlook (but bear in mind that so does everyone else!). There’s also a fresh-faced on-site restaurant, Ósinn. Pros: good breakfast. Cons: three storeys and no lift.


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1. Gamlabúð

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The 1864 warehouse that once served as the regional folk museum has been moved from the outskirts of town to a prime position on the Höfn harbourfront. It…

2. Seamen's Monument

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This monument stands on Ósland, the bird-filled promontory south of the harbour. Head here for good walks and views.

3. Flatey Farm

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The Flatey dairy farm (also known as Flatey á Mýrum) lies almost exactly halfway between Jökulsárlón and Höfn and is hard to miss as you drive along – the…

4. Fláajökull

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Fláajökull is 8km off the Ring Road on a gravel road (signposted just east of Hólmur guesthouse) that leads to a small car park with pit toilet. A…

5. Hoffellsjökull

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From the Hoffell guesthouse, a signed, 4km gravel road leads to Hoffellsjökull glacier tongue, calving into a small lake. There are some good short walks…

6. Heinabergsjökull

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Heinabergsjökull is 8km off the Ring Road on a gravel road (signposted not far east of Guesthouse Skálafell). Brilliant summertime kayaking trips operate…

7. Þórbergssetur

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This cleverly crafted museum (its inspired exterior looks like a shelf of books) pays tribute to the most famous son of this sparsely populated region –…