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Höfn ~ Viking Village

East Iceland2.9 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Höfn ~ Viking Village

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64.2550°N, 14.9940°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
9.8 km from Route 99
Nearest town
Höfn — 10.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
336 km in a straight line
What else is close
97 mapped places within 20 km

Höfn ~ Viking Village weather and conditions

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4°Cclear · feels 0°C3 m/swind9 h 44 mdaylight · 07:53 – 17:37
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Höfn10 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Nesjar14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Djúpivogur56 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó11 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin56 km
  3. 3Kaupfjelagið76 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Höfn ~ Viking Village hike?
The Höfn ~ Viking Village trail is about 2.9 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Höfn ~ Viking Village trailhead?
Höfn ~ Viking Village is in East Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Höfn ~ Viking Village safe to hike alone?
Höfn ~ Viking Village sits 11 km from Höfn, and 9.8 km from Route 99. The uploader rated it easy. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Höfn ~ Viking Village?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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