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Stórhöfði is a peninsula and the southernmost point of Heimaey, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, in Iceland. It is claimed to be the windiest place in Europe, and holds the record for the lowest on land observation of air pressure in Europe.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Stórhöfði
Map
63.3995°N, 20.2883°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 26.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vestmannaeyjabær — 4.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 116 km in a straight line
What else is close- 74 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Stórhöfði
Eldheimar: Entry Ticketfrom 2.470 ISK
Volcano ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 h
Vestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islandsfrom 59.990 ISK · 8 h
BWS Visitor Centre General Admission - Advanced Ticketfrom 3.560 ISK · 1 h
Vestmannaeyjar Boat Tourfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Puffin, island, and volcano boat tourfrom 11.000 ISK · 1 h
Puffins and Pirates ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 h
Two Hour Ribsafari Adventure Tripfrom 26.300 ISK · 2 h
Buggy Adventure-1 hourfrom 19.990 ISK · 1 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionStórhöfði weather and conditions
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8°Clight drizzle · feels 1°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 55 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:04
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Transmission
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Elephant Rock, Heimaey5 km - 2
Dyrhólaey58 km - 3
Ingólfshöfði185 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær4 km
- 2
Seljavallalaug39 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur39 km
Fuel
- 1Vestmannaeyjar5 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Hvolsvöllur39 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Hella48 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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Where is Stórhöfði?
Stórhöfði 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 Stórhöfði?
Stórhöfði 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 Stórhöfði?
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 Stórhöfði?
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · óskar elías sigurðsson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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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