Fosshotel Vatnajoekull - Hofn

Hotel with views of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull, in Hofn

Location & Views

Fosshotel Vatnajoekull sits within 15 minutes' drive of Hofn town centre and 2 km from the Icelandic Route 1 Ring Road. The hotel offers views of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull, and provides guided glacier tours and boat trips on the Jokulsarlon lagoon. Guests can also arrange guided hiking trips to Skaftafell National Park directly from the hotel.

Dining

The in-house restaurant serves meals with panoramic glacier views and uses local ingredients for dishes like lamb and Arctic char. The bar offers wine, champagne, and a happy hour. Guests can enjoy a very good breakfast buffet, and kids' meals are available.

Rooms & Facilities

The hotel provides heated rooms with satellite TV and private bathrooms with shower, along with soundproof rooms and family rooms. Accessibility features include grab rails, wheelchair access, and a lift to upper floors. Additional comforts include a garden, terrace, and street parking.

Activities & Services

Fosshotel Vatnajoekull organizes guided glacier tours and hiking trips, plus Northern Lights viewing opportunities from the property. The tour desk can arrange excursions to nearby attractions like Vatnajokull National Park and Gamlabud, the oldest building in Hofn. Other services include luggage storage, laundry, and meeting/banquet facilities.

Family & Pet-Friendly

The hotel offers family rooms and kids' meals to accommodate groups, and is pet-friendly. The property has facilities for disabled guests including grab rails and wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Free parking and soundproof rooms add convenience for families.

• Location: 15 min from Hofn, 2 km from Ring Road
• Views: Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull
• Dining: Local cuisine with panoramic views, happy hour
• Activities: Guided glacier tours, boat trips, Northern Lights
• Rooms: Heated, soundproof, family rooms with accessibility
• Family: Kids' meals, pet-friendly, free parking