Trip to Hof, Iceland: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Hof – Sul Destination Vatnajökull and glacial lagoons

How to get there

Confirm before purchasing. Arrive by road via Route 1 and confirm the stop point of any reserved transport. Hof is a small settlement without an urban transport network.

How many days

Two nights help you dedicate one day to Skaftafell trails and another to the nearby lagoon.

When to go

June to August usually offers more light for hikes, with cool temperatures.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Hof's rural scale requires a car, an excursion or arranged transfers. Also plan meals, as services are spread out.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Hof

Morning
Skaftafell visitor center
Check which trails are open and choose the route for the day.
Afternoon
Svartifoss or glacier viewpoint
Do the chosen route without adding a second trail beyond the available time.
Late afternoon
Fjallsárlón as a separate stage
Include the lagoon in a separate time slot if the hike takes the day.
Evening
Rural overnight
Return to the accommodation with arranged meals and transfers.

2 days in Hof

Day 1

Morning
Skaftafell visitor center
Check which trails are open and choose the route for the day.
Afternoon
Svartifoss or glacier viewpoint
Do the chosen route without adding a second trail beyond the available time.
Late afternoon
Fjallsárlón as a separate stage
Include the lagoon in a separate time slot if the hike takes the day.
Evening
Rural overnight
Return to the accommodation with arranged meals and transfers.

Day 2

Morning
Fjallsárlón with dedicated time
Book the walk to the lagoon and glacial front viewpoints. If you have a boat tour booked, plan the visit around the meeting time and allow margin for the rural return to Hof.
Afternoon
Continuation of Fjallsárlón with dedicated time
Continue the Fjallsárlón visit with dedicated time according to the booked duration and available paths, keeping the return transfer to Hof in your planning.
Late afternoon
Conclusion of the stage in Hof
Finish day 2 with margin for the return, respecting any transport already arranged in Hof.
Evening
Overnight after Fjallsárlón with dedicated time
Have your meal at the Hof base and check the planned transfers after Fjallsárlón with dedicated time.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Are Hof and Höfn the same town?

No. Hof is a small rural settlement; Höfn is the more easterly coastal base.

What justifies staying in Hof?

Proximity to Skaftafell and Fjallsárlón access reduces long returns along Route 1.

Does Hof have urban transport to the trails?

Do not count on an urban transport network; book transfers or use a car.

How much time to dedicate to Skaftafell from Hof?

Half a day allows for a short trail; a full day gives room for longer routes depending on openings.

Your trip to Hof.