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Þórðarhöfði

North Iceland, Iceland

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Þórðarhöfði

North Iceland, Iceland

About

Þórðarhöfði in Höfðaströnd is a 202-meter-tall rocky headland that runs toward the eastern side of Skagafjörður directly north of Hofsós. At first glance, the headland seems like an island but it is connected to the mainland.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Þórðarhöfði

Þórðarhöfði is in North Iceland at 65.9634°N, 19.5029°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 4.2 km from Route 76
Nearest town: Hofsós — 7.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 232 km in a straight line
What else is close: 48 mapped places within 20 km

Þórðarhöfði weather and conditions

At Þórðarhöfði in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:51, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Þórðarhöfði

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Þórðarhöfði — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Where is Þórðarhöfði?

Þórðarhöfði is a cape on the coast of North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.

How do I get to Þórðarhöfði?

Þórðarhöfði is in North Iceland. Some Iceland headlands are reached on paved roads, others by gravel tracks that end at a small car park. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Can you see puffins at Þórðarhöfði?

Many Icelandic capes hold seabird colonies, and puffins are ashore from roughly April to mid-August. Whether Þórðarhöfði has them depends on the spot — keep well back from cliff edges, which can be undercut.

Is Þórðarhöfði safe to visit?

Take care at any Icelandic cape: cliff edges are wind-exposed and can be undercut, and low points on the south coast are exposed to sneaker waves that surge up the shore without warning. Stay back from edges and never turn your back on the sea.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hverfjallsfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ketubjörg

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Leyningsfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

32 km·~38 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Lýsulaugar

22 km·~27 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

25 km·~30 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hofsós

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

#2.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

14 km·~17 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Sauðárkrókur

25 km·~30 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

25 km·~30 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

25 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

26 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

60 km·~72 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós

8.4 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Siglufjörður

34 km·~41 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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