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Ingólfshöfði

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Ingólfshöfði is a small headland and private nature reserve on the south coast of Iceland. It is believed to be the location where Ingólfur Arnarson originally landed in Iceland in or around 874 CE, and where he stayed the first winter and it is named after him as a result.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Ingólfshöfði

Ingólfshöfði is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8000°N, 16.6500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
8.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 69.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
261 km in a straight line
What else is close
26 mapped places within 20 km

Ingólfshöfði weather and conditions

At Ingólfshöfði in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Where is Ingólfshöfði?
Ingólfshöfði is a peninsula in South Coast, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.
How do I get to Ingólfshöfði?
Ingólfshöfði is in South Coast. Most Iceland peninsulas are reached on paved roads off the Ring Road, though a few smaller headlands end in gravel. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
What is there to see at Ingólfshöfði?
Iceland's headlands are where you find sea cliffs, bird colonies, seals and fishing villages. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.
When is the best time to visit Ingólfshöfði?
June to August for birdlife and the most reliable road access. Keep your distance from seals and nesting birds. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Dyrhólaey130 km
  2. 2Stórhöfði185 km
  3. 3Elephant Rock, Heimaey185 km

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
57 km·~69 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
69 km·~83 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
86 km·~104 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
91 km·~110 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Svinafell
22 km·~27 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli
22 km·~27 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#3.Skaftafell
29 km·~34 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#4.Campsite Reception
29 km·~34 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
69 km·~82 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
86 km·~103 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
124 km·~148 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
149 km·~178 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Fagurhólsmýri
9.1 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Freysnes
24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
68 km·~82 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn
87 km·~104 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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