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Hofsjökull

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

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Hofsjökull is an ice cap in the Highlands.

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Map of Hofsjökull

Hofsjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8065°N, 18.8148°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 25.5 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 88 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 167 km in a straight line
What else is close: 12 mapped places within 20 km

Hofsjökull weather and conditions

At Hofsjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): -3°C (feels like -7°C), snow, wind 3 m/s, 0.3 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 21:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Hofsjökull

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Hofsjökull — photo by Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Old Giant Warming Up In Iceland - New Ice Cauldron Above Hofsjökull Volcano — Hofsjökull — video poster — Old Giant Warming Up In Iceland - New Ice Cauldron Above Hofsjökull VolcanoJust Icelandic

Hofsjökull glacier, Iceland — Hofsjökull — video poster — Hofsjökull glacier, IcelandHjörleifur Jóhannesson

VATNAJÖKULL AND HOFSJÖKULL GLACIERS - EUROPE'S LARGEST ICE-LAND — Hofsjökull — video poster — VATNAJÖKULL AND HOFSJÖKULL GLACIERS - EUROPE'S LARGEST ICE-LAND ⚡Iceland Explorer

Múlajökull and Hofsjökull - Iceland — Hofsjökull — video poster — Múlajökull and Hofsjökull - IcelandRajan Parrikar

Iceland Adventure Guide: Top 5 Largest Glaciers — Hofsjökull — video poster — Iceland Adventure Guide: Top 5 Largest GlaciersPrimeXExplore

Iceland part 12: Hofsjökull glacier — Hofsjökull — video poster — Iceland part 12: Hofsjökull glacierMarPicEntertainment

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Can I walk on Hofsjökull without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Hofsjökull are often hidden under fresh snow and can be lethal — every glacier walk needs crampons, ropes and a certified guide. Book through a licensed tour operator, never freelance it.

How do I get to Hofsjökull?

Hofsjökull is located in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

When is the best time to visit Hofsjökull?

Hofsjökull is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Is Hofsjökull shrinking?

Most Icelandic glaciers have retreated measurably over the past few decades. Exact edges and access points shift year to year — treat any online map, including this one, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#2.Gýgjarfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Runufoss

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss

48 km·~58 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

27 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Sundlaug

27 km·~33 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#3.Hveradalir

29 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

29 km·~35 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

27 km·~32 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Laugafell

34 km·~40 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hveravellir

36 km·~43 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Nýidalur

36 km·~43 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

101 km·~122 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

101 km·~122 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

102 km·~123 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

102 km·~123 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

71 km·~86 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Varmahlíð

88 km·~106 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir

90 km·~108 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell

98 km·~118 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
USGS Professional Paper 1746Glacier facts · Public domain
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