Ingólfshöfði
A remote nature reserve on the southeast coast, rich in puffins and seabirds and linked to Iceland's first settler, Ingólfur Arnarson.
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About Ingólfshöfði
A remote nature reserve on the southeast coast, rich in puffins and seabirds and linked to Iceland's first settler, Ingólfur Arnarson.
One of South Iceland's standout seabird sites, with puffins, dramatic coastal scenery and early settlement history.
Tours Near Ingólfshöfði
South Coast Tour - Black Sand Beach, Plane wreck, Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss guided in Chinese冰岛南岸黑沙滩飞机残骸中文一日团
Magic Iceland Travel · 10 hours 30 minutes
DT 322 Private Superjeep South Coast & Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Sights
Superjeep · 8 hours
South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour
BusTravel Iceland · 10 hours
South Coast Waterfalls, Black Beach and Glacier Adventure | Small Group Day Tour
Nicetravel · 11 hours
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Ingólfshöfði combines natural history and settlement tradition in a striking coastal reserve. Because the route across the surrounding sands and waterways is difficult, access is by organized tours rather than normal self-drive. Summer visitors come especially for close views of nesting seabirds.
Did You Know?
Ingólfur Arnarson is traditionally said to have spent his first Icelandic winter at Ingólfshöfði.
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Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
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