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Highlands, IcelandDormant1765 m
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Hofsjökull

Highlands, IcelandDormant1765 m

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Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Entry: Free
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 Hofsjökull

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
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss
18 km·~21 min drive

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

#2.Gýgjarfoss
28 km·~33 min drive

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

Gýgjarfoss
#3.Runufoss
40 km·~48 min drive

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

#4.Hvanngiljafoss
48 km·~58 min drive

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

Hvanngiljafoss
4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
25 km·~30 min drive

Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Hveradalir
27 km·~33 min drive

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
28 km·~34 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð
33 km·~40 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
25 km·~30 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#2.Kerlingarfjöll
25 km·~30 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hveravellir
33 km·~40 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Laugafell
35 km·~42 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
102 km·~122 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
102 km·~122 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
103 km·~123 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
103 km·~123 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
71 km·~85 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Varmahlíð
87 km·~104 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir
88 km·~106 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell
96 km·~115 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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 Highlands

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Is it safe to visit Hofsjökull?
Hofsjökull is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.
How do I get to Hofsjökull?
Hofsjökull is in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
Can I hike Hofsjökull?
It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.
What should I know about volcanic gas near Hofsjökull?
Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

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