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Höfði

West Iceland, Iceland
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Höfði

West Iceland, Iceland

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Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Höfði

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
View tour →

Daily conditions for your trip

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Reviews

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Kerafossar
14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Kerafossar
#2.Neðri-Foss
15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Efri-Foss
15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Kolufossar
18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Kolufossar
4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra
2.1 km·~2 min drive

Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra
16 km·~19 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð
38 km·~46 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#4.Gvendarlaug
40 km·~48 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Worth seeking out.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hvammstangi
2.3 km·~3 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga
2.4 km·~3 min drive

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

#3.Langafit Laugarbakka
6.4 km·~8 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

#4.Dæli Víðidal
15 km·~18 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
1.8 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
42 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
43 km·~52 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
49 km·~59 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hvammstangi
1.3 km·~2 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki
6.4 km·~8 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Víðihlíð
13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli
27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

Frequently
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How do I get to Höfði?
Höfði is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Höfði without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Höfði?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Höfði?
Elevation for Höfði is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

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