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Highlands, IcelandDormant1765 m

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Hofsjökull

Highlands, IcelandDormant1765 m

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Map of Hofsjökull

Hofsjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8148°N, 18.7660°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,765 m above sea level
Off the main road: 27.8 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 87.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 169 km in a straight line
What else is close: 12 mapped places within 20 km

Hofsjökull weather and conditions

At Hofsjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): -5°C (feels like -9°C), fog, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 08:15· 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 Hofsjökull

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Hofsjökull — photo by rheins · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Photo: rheins · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Skuggafoss

21 km·~25 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#2.Gýgjarfoss

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Runufoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss

50 km·~60 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

29 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Sundlaug

30 km·~35 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#3.Hveradalir

31 km·~37 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Laugafell

31 km·~38 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

29 km·~35 min drive

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

#2.Laugafell

31 km·~38 min drive

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

#3.Nýidalur

34 km·~41 min drive

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

#4.Hveravellir

38 km·~45 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

100 km·~120 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

100 km·~120 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

101 km·~121 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

101 km·~121 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

73 km·~88 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Varmahlíð

88 km·~106 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir

92 km·~111 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Kjarnagata

100 km·~120 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · rheins · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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