City or town
Things to see in Herjólfsdalur (Iceland): 12 places and when to go
Herjólfsdalur is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), Architecture (3), Nature (2). The best known are Eldfell, Thridrangaviti Lighthouse and Heimaey stave church. The best time to come is February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 19 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 63.4421, -20.2972
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · Architecture (3) · Nature (2) · Temples (1) · Mountains (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- February to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and April.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 129 km as the crow flies
What to see in Herjólfsdalur
The places in and around Herjólfsdalur, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- EldfellNature2.7 km
- Thridrangaviti LighthouseLighthouse in Iceland12 km
- Heimaey stave churchArchitectural structure1.8 km
- HeimakletturCliff in Iceland2.0 km
- StórhöfðiPeninsula in Iceland4.8 km
- Urðir LighthouseLighthouse in Iceland3.5 km
- EldheimarMuseum2.0 km
- Medical MuseumMuseum1.8 km
- Sæheimar AquariumWith kids · Wildlife1.4 km
- Sagnheimar Folk MuseumMuseum1.4 km
- SkansinnMuseum1.8 km
- Viking wax museumMuseum2 m
When to go to Herjólfsdalur
The best time to visit Herjólfsdalur is February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible5:11
- FebBest time8:15
- MarBest time11:15
- AprPossible14:35
- MayBest time17:43
- JunBest time19:56
- JulBest time18:56
- AugBest time15:55
- SepBest time12:36
- OctBest time9:22
- NovPossible6:08
- DecPossible4:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 03. In May, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Herjólfsdalur
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 129 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Vík í Mýrdal15 places64 km
- Selfoss28 places65 km
- Selfoss12 places71 km
- Strandarkirkja5 places82 km
- Landmannalaugar23 places86 km
- Þingvallakirkja19 places99 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Herjólfsdalur?
The best known: Eldfell, Thridrangaviti Lighthouse, Heimaey stave church, Heimaklettur, Stórhöfði. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Herjólfsdalur?
February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 19 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 03.
How do you get to Herjólfsdalur?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 129 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Herjólfsdalur as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- IcelandBefore travelling to Iceland: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Iceland is in Schengen and the European Economic Area: Spanish citizens enter with thei…
- Museums and art133 places for museums and art in Iceland, from Icelandic Phallological Museum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to March and May to October. Each with
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.