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Höfn, Iceland
Black sand dunes below a jagged mountain wall that rises straight from the sea, a few kilometres off route 1 east of Höfn. The land is private: pay at the café at the entrance before driving on to the beach.
Stokksnes is a wind-battered headland on Iceland’s south-east coast, about 10 km from Höfn. Behind black sand dunes, shallow tidal lagoons and tufts of grass rises the jagged massif of Vestrahorn, roughly 454 m high and made mainly of gabbro. The land is private, and an entrance fee is charged for the beach and dunes, paid at the Viking Café at the entrance. The access road is gravel and is usually fine if you drive carefully.
The site also has a replica Viking village, built in 2009 for an Icelandic film that was never finished and later used as a film set. Sunrise and sunset are especially popular; in calm weather and at low tide the mountain is mirrored in the wet sand. In winter you may be lucky enough to see the northern lights, and a four-wheel drive is advisable because of ice. The site is open around the clock; allow at least an hour and a half.
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- Höfn, Iceland
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- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 64.2470, -14.9650
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- VestrahornCampsite2 km from Stokksnes and VestrahornTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Motorhome stopover · HöfnMotorhome stopover2 km from Stokksnes and VestrahornMotorhomes
- Tjaldsvæðið á Höfn í HornafirðiCampsite12 km from Stokksnes and VestrahornWaste disposalWi-Fi
- MyllulækurCampsite18 km from Stokksnes and Vestrahorn
- StafafellCampsite20 km from Stokksnes and VestrahornWi-Fi
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Stokksnes and Vestrahorn?
Stokksnes and Vestrahorn is in Höfn, Iceland, at GPS 64.2470, -14.9650. It is about 56 km from Djúpivogur.
Can you camp near Stokksnes and Vestrahorn?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vestrahorn, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Stokksnes and Vestrahorn?
Stokksnes and Vestrahorn is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s East Fjords: Vestrahorn to Stuðlagil.
What is there to see near Stokksnes and Vestrahorn?
Places worth a stop nearby: Jökulsárlón (64 km), Fjallsárlón (73 km), Hengifoss (94 km) and Svartifoss (101 km).
When is the best time to visit Stokksnes and Vestrahorn?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)