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65.9569°N, 19.4427°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 76 (Hofsós-Ketilás)
Off the main road- 1.4 km from Route 76
Nearest town- Hofsós — 6.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 233 km in a straight line
What else is close- 63 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Höfðavatn
Express Whale Watching From Dalvíkfrom 19.775 ISK · 2 h
Classic Whale Watching from Dalvíkfrom 10.990 ISK · 3 h
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching Eyjafjörður: From Árskógssandurfrom 12.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Guided Kayak Tour in Árskógssandur: Explore Coastline & Wildlifefrom 18.900 ISK · 2 h
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHöfðavatn weather and conditions
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7°Cmostly clear · feels 2°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 39 mdaylight · 08:14 – 17:53
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Miklavatn21 km - 2Bjarnarvatn25 km
- 3Hraunvatn30 km
- 4Aravatn34 km
- 5
Héðinsfjarðarvatn34 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður16 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður18 km
- 3Lýsulaugar21 km
Fuel
- 1
Hofsós7 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Sauðárkrókur25 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt25 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Höfðavatn?
Höfðavatn is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I fish at Höfðavatn?
Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Höfðavatn before you cast.
Can I swim in Höfðavatn?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Höfðavatn before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Höfðavatn?
Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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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