Port of Höfn

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General information

Pilot

Available. Pilot meets vessel about 4.000 m from harbour

Tidal movement
1m

Port services

Bunkers
Yes
Supplies
Yes
Waste handling
Yes
Fresh water
Yes
Pilot channel
10
Emergency channel
10
Medical emergency
112
ISPS approved
Yes
Ship tenders
No
Crew facilities
No

Transportation

Shuttle services

Yes, if ordered in advance

Excursion buses

Yes, if ordered in advance

Taxis

No

Public transportation

Yes

Rental cars
Yes

Passenger Facilities

Terminal building for passengers
No
Tourist information
Yes
Taxis
No
Shopping
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Local currency
ISK
Currency exchange
No
ATM
Yes
nternet access
Yes
Guide service
Yes
City maps
Yes
Public telephones
No
Mailboxes
Yes

Distances

To City Centre
0.3 km
To nearest Airport
75 km Akureyri airport (Domestic/International)

Top Attractions

  • Hiking trails & birdwatching
    Siglufjörður is an area of spectacular natural beauty.The mountains and the fjords are awe-inspiring and the opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation are almost inexhaustible.
There are hiking trails for all levels of experience in the mountains and valleys surrounding Siglufjörður.
The most popular trails lead into neighbouring Héðinsfjörður, an uninhabited fjord of pristine and natural beauty.
  • The Herring Era Museum
    Awarded maritime and industrial museum – where the ‘glory days’ of Iceland’s herring fisheries and industry are brought back to life in three restored buildings.
    Róaldsbrakki, a 1907 salting station and bunkhouse, Grána, a 1930s-era fishmeal and oil factory.
The Boathouse, recreating an example of the town’s thriving harbour of the 1950s with twelve old fishing boats at the dock.
    The Herring Era Museum was the winner of the Icelandic Museum Award in 2000 and won the European Museum Award in 2004, as Europe’s best industry and technology museum.
    This fascinating museum brings history to live for cruise passengers – offering the company of local herring girls as they gut and pack herring into barrels while shouting, gossiping, singing, and flirting to recreate the long-gone atmosphere of the herring years.
    They sing, dance, and offer visitors to join in on a dockside ball where the accordion player attracts the right mood.
    Visitors explore the Museum with a local guide and can taste different types of herring on rye bread while washing it down with a shot of Icelandic Brennivín.
  • The Folk Music Centre
    Located in Siglufjörður’s oldest house, the Madame House.
    The Centre presents Icelandic folk music in an accessible and entertaining manner through video recordings of people old and young, from all parts of Iceland, singing, chanting, and playing traditional instruments.
    Visitors can take a crack at playing reproductions of an Icelandic fiddle and a langspil (a kind of bowed dulcimer), or just listen to the music while having coffee.
  • Segull 67
    Segull 67 is a small family-owned craft brewery.
The brewhouse is in an old fish factory that has been designed and adapted for this new role.
    Segull 67 brewhouse is located within 300 meters from Siglufjörður’s guest port.
    Up to 100 pax can be accommodated at once, where visitors learn about this small family-run brewery as they get to explore the brewery itself “behind the scenes” and taste their products,
  • Sóti Summit
    Sóti Summits offers adventure activities, personal experiences and premium hotel accommodation in North Iceland.
    Sóti Summit inspiration comes from the pristine nature of northern Iceland and the Troll Peninsula.
Above all, they design their experiences based on their own passion for nature, adventure, and sustainability.
    Iceland’s natural environment is at the core of our experiences, and Sóti Summit takes every measure to ensure that it will be there for years to come.
    They demonstrate their ambition for sustainability through their practices, basing their products on local expertise and immersive discovery by foot or bike, rather than long distance driving and destination sampling.
    Sóti Summit trips are hand-crafted with the exploring adventurer in mind.
    Through them they share their passion for the stunning Troll Peninsula and the north of Iceland.
Sóti Summit adventure activities and experiences showcase the stunning nature and local communities of North Iceland.
    Above all, their guides are their backbone.
Sóti Summit work with local adventure guides, each specialising in several different activities.
    The region is a playground for the active traveller, whether you are a hiker, biker or horse rider they can cater to all your adventure needs.
  • Sigló Sea
    Sigló Sea is a locally run, small business based in the heart of Siglufjörður that offers anyone with a sense of adventure the chance to experience the physical and mental benefits of water sports and wellness on the Trölliskagi peninsula.
    Join Sigló Sea for a midnight-sun kayak in a fjord hugged by mountains, stand-up paddleboard around cultural landmarks or join them for a dip in Iceland’s Northern most town.