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

Höfn – Sul Destination Vatnajökull and glacial lagoons

How to get there

Confirm before buying. Along Route 1, on a long trip from Reykjavík. Split the journey with nights on the South Coast; check domestic flight operations if you consider the HFN terminal.

How many days

Two nights allow you to separate the glacial lagoons from the Stokksnes landscape.

When to go

From June to August, summer is usually cool with long days; from December to February, winter typically brings rain, cold and little daylight.

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

Do you need a car?

Höfn's attractions are spread out by road. A car or hired transport avoids depending on the coincidence of bus timetables and visits.

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 Höfn

Morning
Jökulsárlón
Observe the icebergs and the lagoon's connection to the glacier.
Afternoon
Fellsfjara
Walk in the authorized area and see the lagoon's outlet to the sea.
Late afternoon
Stokksnes at another time
Reserve the Vestrahorn scenery for a period with visibility, without adding too many detours to the same day.
Evening
Höfn coastal base
Return to town services for a meal and overnight stay.

2 days in Höfn

Day 1

Morning
Jökulsárlón in the morning period
Observe the lagoon from the shores and follow the changes in the ice.
Afternoon
Fellsfjara after the lagoon
Visit the beach by the channel, allowing time to follow the indicated access points.
Late afternoon
Stokksnes at another time
Reserve the Vestrahorn scenery for a period with visibility, without adding too many detours to the same day.
Evening
Höfn coastal base
Return to town services for a meal and overnight stay.

Day 2

Morning
Dunes and terrain of Stokksnes
Head to the Stokksnes peninsula during a period of good visibility. Observe the dunes and the different perspectives of Vestrahorn before returning to Höfn's services.
Afternoon
Continuation of dunes and terrain of Stokksnes
Continue the dunes and terrain route at Stokksnes according to the time you have and the available paths, keeping the return trip to Höfn in your planning.
Late afternoon
Conclusion of the stage in Höfn
Finish day 2 with time to return, respecting the transport already arranged in Höfn.
Evening
Overnight after dunes and terrain of Stokksnes
Have a meal at Höfn's base and check the planned transfers after dunes and terrain of Stokksnes.

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

Is Höfn in the East region?

In the statistical division used in this proposal, Höfn belongs to the South, after the change of Hornafjörður.

Is it worth visiting two glacial lagoons?

Jökulsárlón and Fjallsárlón show different perspectives of the ice front and can be combined on the drive.

Can you go from Reykjavík to Höfn without stops?

The route is long; distributing nights on the South Coast lets you experience the scenery along the way.

Does Stokksnes depend on clear skies?

Visibility changes the perception of the mountains; choose the timing according to the weather you find.

Your trip to Höfn.