About
Ingólfshöfði is a small headland and private nature reserve on the south coast of Iceland. It is believed to be the location where Ingólfur Arnarson originally landed in Iceland in or around 874 CE, and where he stayed the first winter and it is named after him as a result.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Ingólfshöfði
Ingólfshöfði is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8000°N, 16.6500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Off the main road
- 8.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 69.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 261 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 26 mapped places within 20 km
Ingólfshöfði weather and conditions
At Ingólfshöfði in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 7°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:45, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
Cars & campers
Tours near Ingólfshöfði
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Dyrhólaey130 km - 2
Elephant Rock, Heimaey185 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
A waterfall in South Coast.
Hot Springs
New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.
The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol
Tours
The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.
"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.
Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Guillaume Baviere · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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