Restaurants in Hofn

The langoustine capital of Iceland, where glacier views meet the country's finest shellfish.

  • Langoustine capital of Iceland
  • Vatnajokull glacier views
  • Annual Lobster Festival
  • Southeast Iceland hub

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Dining in Hofn

Hofn (pronounced 'hup') is a small fishing town on the southeastern coast that has built its reputation entirely around one ingredient: langoustine. The town celebrates with an annual Lobster Festival, and virtually every restaurant in town features langoustine prominently on the menu. Sitting beneath the vast Vatnajokull glacier — Europe's largest ice cap — Hofn is both a culinary destination in its own right and an essential stop for anyone exploring East Iceland or the glacier lagoons.