Iceland's Third Largest Ice Cap
Iceland's third largest ice cap sits in the heart of the Central Highlands, forming a massive dome of ice that feeds some of Iceland's most important glacial rivers including the Þjórsá.
Hofsjökull sits in Iceland's vast uninhabited interior, surrounded by volcanic deserts, ancient lava fields, and colorful rhyolite mountains.
The area around Hofsjökull represents one of Europe's last true wilderness areas - a stark, beautiful landscape of black sand, ancient lava flows, and scattered oases of geothermal activity.
The colorful rhyolite peaks of Kerlingarfjöll rise dramatically from Hofsjökull's edge, creating one of Iceland's most spectacular mountain landscapes.
Hofsjökull is only accessible via highland F-roads requiring 4x4 vehicles. The area is completely uninhabited and weather can change rapidly. Proper preparation and experience are essential.