Raufarhofn
- the northernmost town in Iceland
Raufarhafnarbaer
Adalbraut 2
675 Raufarhofn
Iceland

Tel.: +354 465-1151
Fax: +354 465-1121

E-mail

Download a pdf brochure in the area

Raufarhofn village is by the plateau Melrakkasletta (transl. Arctic Fox Plain) the northernmost part of Iceland, almost on the arctic circle and closest to the midnight sun.

Raufarhofn is the northern most village in Iceland and inhabits about 250 people. The village has strong inseparable ties with the ocean, as its people have lived on fishing and fish processing all the way back to days of the first settlement.

Enjoy the Sub-arctic Nature in Comfort. Unspoiled Nature and 360°Panoramic views.

Walking routes and trout fishing in north Iceland
Raufarhofn offers great outdoor activates. Melrakkasletta alone is an adventure for nature lovers. The Peninsula on which it is located is characterized by inlets, lagoons and driftwood piled or strewn along its beaches.

Bird and Whale watching by the north Arctic Circle Iceland
The north arctic circle is only 3 km away from Raufarhofn and that gives a unique opportunity in bird watching in the area. Raufarhofn is Iceland's northernmost town and a sail out on the open sea can for sure get you to places you've never been and while you are at it you might spot a whale or two, not to mention the rich bird life.

The area is on of Iceland's best location for Bird watching.
There is a great variety of bird life, in the area both on Melrakkasletta plain and at Raufarhofn. Kottjorn pond, in the centre of the village is a bird sanctuary.

The area abounds in many species of breeding and visiting birds, a real paradise for birdwatchers, especially north of the village. The region requires a few days, if people want to enjoy it to its fullest, hiking, fishing and sightseeing.

Services at Raufarhofn:

Accommodation at Raufarhofn (Melrakkasletta)
Hotel Nordurljos - Northern lights Hotel
Adalbraut 2 - 675 Raufarhofn - Iceland
Tel.: +354 465 1233 - Fax +354 465 1383
e-mail - www.arctichenge.com
Located by the harbor, Hotel Nordurljos (Northern light hotel) also manages the camping area and the Guesthouse accommodation at Raufarhofn. Open all year, 15 en suite rooms, Restaurant and for nearly 100 guests.

Shopping and banking:
Urd Store / Petrol Station
- Convenient store and then some
Adalbraut 35 - 675 Raufarhofn - Iceland
Tel.: +354 465 1233 - Fax +354 465 1383
Email
Urd the store sells everything from groceries to books, gifts, souvenirs, movie DVD's and Music.

Landsbanki Íslands
- The National Bank of Iceland
Adalbraut 23 - 675 Raufarhofn - Iceland
Tel.: +354 465 1190
Open from 9 to 16 every week day. All general banking services. ATM at location.

Pósturinn
The Iceland Postal services
Adalbraut 19 - 675 Raufarhofn - Iceland
Tel.: +354 465 1100
Open from 9 to 16 every week day.

Leisure and activities near Raufarhöfn:
Kayak Rental - Contact Hotel Nordurljos
Arctic Circle sailing - Contact Hotel Nordurljos
Walking Routes - Contact Hotel Nordurljos
Restaurant Nordurljos - Contact Hotel Nordurljos
Fishing - Contact Hotel Nordurljos
Fishing in Lake Ólafsvatn, Melrakkasletta
No license fee for fishing. There is a 5 km marked path from Raufarhofn to the lake. Among other lakes it's worth mentioning is Selvatn, Raufarhafnarvatn, Djúpavatn, Rifsaedarvatn, Steinunnarvatn and Strutsvatn (Vatn = lake or water).

Swimming pool - Tel +354 465 1144, e-mail
For all other general information on the area contact the Raufarhofn Town office or Hotel Nordurljos.

How to get to Raufarhofn, north east Iceland
If you want to fly to Raufarhofn you can book your flight through Air Iceland and fly via Akureyri or take a flight to the Raufarhofn airport with charter airlines like Eagle Air.

By car the distance from the capital is 634 km if you take the tunnel of Whale bay (Hvaldjardargong). Myvatn is around 160 km away and Husavik 154 km. Kopasker if you take the Oxafjardarheidi only 91 km away and via Melrakkasletta there is even less distance, only 55 km from Raufarhofn and to Thorshofn is 71 km.

Unique natural beauty, abundant leisure opportunities and good service.

Go whale watching from Raufarhofn

Raufarhöfn during the winter

Hotel Norðurljós during the winter