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Höfn
City in Hornafjörður, Iceland
Overview
Höfn is a scenic fishing town in southeast Iceland, renowned for its fresh seafood, especially langoustine, and stunning views of the Vatnajökull glacier. With a small, welcoming community, Höfn serves as an ideal base for exploring glaciers, lagoons, and the dramatic Icelandic coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Hornafjörður
Population
2,389
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.25°, -15.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
97
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,425
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
95
English
93
Temperature
1.6°C
Summer Avg
7.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
18.2°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
2327 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
76.0
Airport
HFN
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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