2024 Hofn Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Looking for the Dragon Canyon from 'Game of Thrones'

This canyon and valley are located in the southern part of Iceland and are incredibly beautiful. You can walk along the path to the starting point of the eastern side of the canyon. This path has been paved for some time now. From the parking lot, there is a trail leading to several viewpoints and observation platforms. Surprisingly, most tourists only check out the first two and ignore the farther one. In fact, it's just a few meters away and offers wonderful views and waterfalls. If you want to see the best views, you must walk all the way down. The river flowing through the valley comes from the Öræfajökull glacier, shaping this beautiful spot. This location was also used for filming the first episode of the eighth season of 'Game of Thrones'. Daenerys and Jon Snow are seen riding their dragons through this canyon. Driving from Route 1, take a gravel road suitable for cars of any size for 18 kilometers to reach the canyon's paid parking lot. You can easily complete the payment by scanning a QR code. The exact location can be found on Google Maps.

Gorgeous location for camping in Iceland 🗺️

#campingfun I recently camped at Camping Höfn in Iceland, and it was a fantastic experience. Located just outside the charming town of Höfn, this campsite is ideal for exploring the Vatnajökull National Park and its stunning glaciers. The price was around 2000 ISK per night (about €13), which was a great deal considering the location. The campsite itself is well-equipped, with clean facilities, including showers and a cozy kitchen area. The views from the campsite are breathtaking, with the backdrop of the Vatnajökull glacier and the rugged Icelandic landscape. I enjoyed sitting by the campfire in the evening, taking in the serene surroundings. One of the highlights of staying at Camping Höfn was its proximity to the Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón), which is about an hour's drive away. Watching the icebergs float by and taking a boat tour was an unforgettable experience. I also explored the nearby Diamond Beach, where ice chunks from the lagoon wash up on the black sand, creating a striking contrast. Camping Höfn offered a perfect blend of comfort and adventure, with incredible natural sights just a short drive away. It’s a great spot for anyone looking to experience Iceland’s unique beauty up close. 🏕️❄️ #trip #CampingHöfn #IcelandCamping #Vatnajökull #GlacierViews #NatureGetaway

Penginapan malam ke5

Layan sunset depan tempat penginapan ja Sunset pun helok Aurora ja xada rezeki lagi Suhu kat sini 1c ya sejuk nk mampoih #payandtravelwithbrain #tripistemewabirthday Penginapan malam ke5 Skyrhúsið Guesthouse by agoda rm830 Free flow coffee/tea/juice Ada welcome cake- sedap #payandtravelwithbrain #tripistemewabirthday Love this place so much Iceland lokasi yang sesuai untuk melihat ikan paus dan makan daging ikan paus. Tapi kami x p pun sbb dah tgk ikan paus kat africa. Benda dah buat jgn repeat boleh simpan duit untuk next trip #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #awesomepic #staycation

nice hotel with nice buffet breakfast

✨Hotel Highlights ♨️Amenities easy to park. Car park area is spacious 🛁Room Environment bed is comfortable, room is clean and tidy . 🍽️Breakfast is really awesome. Lot of choices, many homemade cookies, fresh fruits and local food. 🛎️Hotel Service easy to check in and check out, staffs are friendly 💗Guest Experience comfortable to stay here. Near to glacier lagoon. About 10 mins drive only. #100WaysOfTravel

Iceland｜One of the most delicious lobster soups I have ever tasted in my life

The town of Hepburn in Iceland is also known as "Lobster Town". Lobster soup is a traditional local delicacy. The soup is extremely rich. The soup alone would be a bit too salty. What's great is that a generous amount of hand-made cream is added. The cream makes the soup taste better. It is smooth and smooth, and also brings out the salty and umami flavor very well. To describe it, it is like the relationship between coffee and milk foam in Cappuccino. The lobster meat is very delicious and not stingy at all. Just drinking the soup gives you the satisfaction of "eating meat" . Of course the main dish is lobster 😂 Icelandic lobsters are smaller than the lobsters we know, and the meat is slightly less elastic. This is due to species issues, but the freshness is first-class. In many cases, the simpler the seafood cooking method, the better. , this time the lobster was baked with butter, garlic, herbs, etc. The aroma was full but did not overwhelm the umami flavor of the lobster, and it was completely gone in a short time. After eating the lobster, I was a bit unsatisfied. Don’t worry, there is also dessert. The dessert here is a bonus that I didn’t expect. When I first asked the waiter to recommend it, I only knew it was homemade ice cream. When the dish was served, it was a completely different story. The waiter would remind me thoughtfully. Get your camera ready. The hot caramel sprinkled on the chocolate balls is full of healing feeling. The homemade ice cream balls are soft and smooth. It would be very sweet with only caramel and chocolate, but cleverly this dessert is also paired with a ball of slightly sour mango sorbet. , as well as the green apple/mixed berry foam with a certain acidity to reduce the sweetness, and a variety of tastes, whether you have a sweet tooth or not, you will find the flavor you like. ⛺️Pakkhús Restaurant 📍 Krosseyjarvegur 3, 780 Höfní Hornafirði, Iceland # punch-in position #100 ways to travel

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Best Lobster Soup Iceland

#familytrips2024 Not too far away from Nailed it Fish and Chip is the Heimahumar "Local Langoustine" Truck. This truck is famous for their langoustine aka lobster soup. It cost 2100ISK but perfect on a rainy day or a weather this cold in Iceland. You can see pieces of lobsters in the soup itself and the soup is thick. Recommended to get this or try their lobster roll too.

Best Fish and Chip Iceland

#familytrips2024 Surprisingly this is the best fish and chip I have eaten in Iceland. Yes this is Nailed It Fish & Chips and it is sold by a movable food truck near the diamond beach! It was raining heavily and the fish and chip which has crispy batter and succulent fish sooth the heart. You can choose to add magic dust to enhance the taste of the fish and chip. I believe that is msg haha.

Viking cafe

#familytrips2024 Viking cafe is located near the majestic Vestrahorn mountain but unfortunately the weather was super bad when we get there. We wanted to Vik Stokksnes which would cost 1800ISK to take the private road. But decided not to since the weather was bad anyways. The cafe does serve some food including waffles and coffee which you can grab while on your road trip.

I EXPLORED EUROPE’S LARGEST GLACIER?!

On my recent trip to Iceland, I booked The Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure which was an adventurous trip, off the beaten path, on which I experience the forces of Icelandic nature. We departed from the Glacier Lagoon at 14.00, driving off-road to Iceland’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Did you know it is also Europe’s largest glacier?! During the scenic drive in our special super jeeps, we saw the best of the amazing glacial terrain. When we got to the ice cave, we were well equipped with the right gear and attire as well as professional, experienced guides who knew the ice caves inside out. If you’re planning your next vacation, maybe consider Iceland and don’t miss out on this one of a kind adventure! Bucket list checked ✅ #freehotelstay

What to do in Vatnajokull Glacier National Park

🧊Have the experience of a lifetime as you visit crystal Ice Cave in Iceland! Captured here by @ widal_photo. 📍Vatnajokull Glacier national park, Iceland 🇮🇸 Vatnajokull has Europe’s largest glacier. The ice cave changes its shape every winter. So every year you visit, you will find a brand new ice cave! What to do in the park: 1. Glacier hiking: Join a guided tour and hike on the glacier to explore its stunning ice formations and crevasses. 2. Ice caving: Explore the beautiful ice caves that form in the glacier during the winter months. 3. Glacier lagoon boat tour: Take a boat tour on the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and see the icebergs up close. 4. Northern Lights viewing: During the winter months, the park is a great place to see the Northern Lights. 5. Hiking: There are many hiking trails in the park, ranging from easy to challenging, that offer stunning views of the glacier and surrounding landscape. 6.Wildlife watching: Keep an eye out for wildlife such as reindeer, arctic foxVatnajokull Glacier National Park is a stunning natural wonderland in Iceland.

In the southeastern part of Iceland, on the edge of the sea, there is a Vestrahorn mountain shaped like a bat. It has a history of 8 million years. When you drive to the end of the scenic spot, you can see the bat-like mountains far away from the back of the black sand beach. The waves are rolling in the sky. Where is the mirror of the sky? I tried climbing up and down, searching every corner of the beach, I couldn't find the mirror view of the legendary sky. When I drove away, I found a piece of mud on the side of the road. It turned out that this is the mirror of the legendary sky! !! Knock on the blackboard!! The mirror of the sky is not on the beach, but in the mud behind the grass. From the doorway into the left hand side of the scenic spot is the mud, and you will miss it if you accidentally. The water here is very shallow and can be stepped in directly. Photo Tips Only windless can take the effect of the sky mirror Clean clothes will be more colorful low angle shooting better Recommended from Carefully enter the picture on the side, don't step on the front, or there will be a lot of footprints on the water. This is the most beautiful sunset shot here! Tickets: 800 Icelandic krona (except for the mirror of the sky, there is also a movie set - the Viking House is also included in the ticket, you can go and see) Navigation coordinates: Vestrahorn