Adventure Hotel Hof - Hof (Oraefi)

Adventure Hotel Hof: Gateway to Vatnajökull National Park with views of Hvannadalshnjúkur

Location

Adventure Hotel Hof sits in the Öræfi region, 15 minutes by car from Skaftafell National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Vatnajökull National Park. The hotel offers direct views of Hvannadalshnjúkur, Iceland's highest peak, and is a 30-minute drive from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Adjacent to the property stands the historical Hofskirkja turf church, a noted cultural landmark built in the 19th century.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves locally sourced meals, with a menu that changes to include fresh ingredients from the region. Breakfast is a daily buffet with Icelandic Skyr, hot items, and gluten-free bread available upon request. Dinner choices include lamb shank, Arctic char, and vegetable pasta, with vegetarian and vegan options accommodated.

Rooms

The hotel has 17 rooms with shared facilities and 28 rooms with private bathrooms, including family rooms with up to 4 beds. Double rooms offer views of the surrounding mountains, and some family rooms have a courtyard or balcony. Rooms are equipped with heated towel racks, hair dryers, and mini fridges, with tea and coffee making facilities.

Activities

A tour desk at the hotel helps organize glacier hikes, ice caving trips, and hiking routes in the surrounding national park. Due to the remote location with minimal light pollution, guests frequently view the northern lights from the property on clear nights. The hotel also provides express check-in and checkout for guests arriving late after excursions.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel is wheelchair accessible and offers facilities for disabled guests, including designated parking and accessible rooms. Pets are allowed, and a designated smoking area is available on-site. Security features include CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers throughout the buildings.

• Location: 15 minutes from Skaftafell National Park, 30 minutes from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
• Rooms: 17 shared facilities rooms and 28 private bathroom rooms, including family rooms
• Dining: On-site restaurant with local ingredients and daily buffet breakfast
• Activities: Tour desk for glacier hikes, ice caving, and northern lights viewing
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly accommodations
• Views: Panoramic outlook on Hvannadalshnjúkur, Iceland's highest peak