Most booked tours and tickets in Höfn
Ice Cave and Glacier Exploration Tour of Vatnajökull from Jökulsárlón
4.9188 reviews5h
from €249
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Top sights in Höfn
- 1Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- 2Diamond Beach
- 3Vatnajökull National Park
- 4Ice Cave Tours
- 5Glacier Hiking
- 6Langoustine Festival
- Proximity to Vatnajökull National Park: Höfn is the primary service town for the park's southern sector, offering direct access to guided glacier hikes on Falljökull outlet glacier, super jeep tours onto the ice cap, and winter ice cave explorations in crystal-blue natural caverns.
- The Glacier Lagoon Circuit: From Höfn, you can easily visit both Jökulsárlón and the smaller, more intimate Fjallsárlón glacier lagoons. Witness icebergs of impossible blue drift towards the sea, then see them wash up as glittering ice sculptures on the adjacent Diamond Beach.
- Iceland's Langoustine Capital: The town's harbor supplies some of the world's sweetest, most succulent langoustine. Savor it freshly grilled at Pakkhús Restaurant or in a creamy bisque at Humarhöfnin, a culinary experience deeply tied to the local economy.
Tickets and passes in Höfn
Blue Ice Cave Exploration from Jökulsárlón (Small Group Tour)
4.833 reviews3h
from €144
Check availabilityHidden gems in Höfn
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon
A smaller, quieter glacier lagoon just west of Jökulsárlón, with an incredibly close view of the Fjallsjökull glacier tongue.
Heinabergsjökull Glacier Lagoon
A secluded lagoon at the end of a rough gravel road, part of the Vatnajökull ice cap.
Höfn Swimming Pool (Sundlaug Höfn)
The local geothermal swimming pool and hot pot complex.
Hornafjörður Art Museum (Listasafn Hornafjarðar)
A small but excellent museum showcasing contemporary art from Icelandic and international artists, with a focus on the region.
The Old Herring Factory (Silfurbjörg)
A historic, rusting herring processing plant on the edge of the harbor, now a stark industrial monument.
Day trips from Höfn
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach
80 km, 1 hour drive west on Ring Road
The crown jewel of the region, where icebergs from Breiðamerkurjökull glacier calve into a deep lagoon before floating out to sea and washing onto the black sand shore as glittering ice diamonds.
Stokksnes Peninsula & Vestrahorn
20 km, 20-25 minute drive east
A dramatic, otherworldly landscape of black sand dunes, a Viking film set, a small lagoon, and the iconic, jagged peaks of Vestrahorn mountain rising from the sea—a photographer's paradise.
Skaftafell (Vatnajökull National Park)
130 km, 1.5 hour drive west on Ring Road
The main visitor center for Vatnajökull National Park, offering a gateway to stunning hiking trails, waterfall views, and guided glacier walks on a different outlet glacier, Svínafellsjökull.
Plan your Höfn trip
Things to do in Höfn: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Höfn?+
Top sights include Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Vatnajökull National Park and Ice Cave Tours. Away from the crowds, try Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Heinabergsjökull Glacier Lagoon.
What are the most popular tours in Höfn?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull (4.6 stars, 612 reviews); Frozen Wonders : Small Group Ice Cave Tour (5.0 stars, 401 reviews); Small-Group Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón (4.8 stars, 292 reviews).
How much do tours in Höfn cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €87 and €281 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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