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North Iceland, Iceland

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Hóp

North Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Hóp

Hóp is in North Iceland at 65.5333°N, 20.5000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 6.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Blönduós — 17.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 169 km in a straight line
What else is close: 105 mapped places within 20 km

Hóp weather and conditions

At Hóp in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:00· 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 Hóp

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

Hóp — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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How do I get to Hóp?

Hóp 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 Hóp?

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 Hóp before you cast.

Can I swim in Hóp?

Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Hóp before entering the water.

When is the best time to visit Hóp?

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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Stórhólsfoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Háifoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Kornsa Waterfalls

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Efri-Foss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

14 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

17 km·~21 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

34 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húnavellir Campsite

13 km·~16 min drive

Húnavellir Campsite is spacious and family-friendly, located just off Route 1 in North…

#2.Blönduós

17 km·~21 min drive

The camp site in the town Blönduós is good and well equipped camp site.

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Illugastöðum (selaskoðunarstaður á Vatnsnesi)

19 km·~23 min drive

The campsite at Illugastaðir is located next to the seal-watching spots. Opens 20th of…

#4.Dæli Víðidal

20 km·~23 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

17 km·~21 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

26 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

45 km·~54 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Skagfirðingabúð

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Blönduós

17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Víðihlíð

18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvammstangi

26 km·~31 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarbakki

29 km·~35 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 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

Data & sources

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

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