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Landeyjahöfn

About

Landeyjahöfn, also previously referred to as Bakkafjöruhöfn, is a roll-on/roll-off ferry terminal and harbour serving the Herjólfur ferry to Vestmannaeyjar island.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Landeyjahöfn

Landeyjahöfn is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5301°N, 20.1160°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 254 (Landeyjahafnarvegur)
Off the main road
10.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vestmannaeyjabær — 12.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
113 km in a straight line
What else is close
123 mapped places within 20 km

Landeyjahöfn weather and conditions

At Landeyjahöfn in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 37 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Where is Landeyjahöfn?
Landeyjahöfn is a bay on the coast of South Coast, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Landeyjahöfn?
Landeyjahöfn is in South Coast. Most Iceland bays sit on or just off the Ring Road and coastal routes; a few in the Westfjords involve gravel roads. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
What is there to do at Landeyjahöfn?
Iceland's bays are where you find harbours, seabird colonies, seals and boat trips. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.
When is the best time to visit Landeyjahöfn?
June to August for birdlife, boat trips and the most reliable road access. Puffins leave by mid-August. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær
13 km·~16 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur
25 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Seljavallalaug
25 km·~31 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
37 km·~44 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hamragarðar
12 km·~14 min drive

The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…

#2.Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar
13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…

#3.Þórsheimilið
13 km·~16 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Vestmannaeyja
13 km·~16 min drive

Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
12 km·~15 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
12 km·~15 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
37 km·~44 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
62 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vestmannaeyjar
12 km·~15 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur
25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella
36 km·~43 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót
43 km·~52 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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