Raufarhöfn
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Population · 2026166 residents
Settlement typeVillage
Postal code675
Elevation5 m above sea level
Recommended stay2 hours

Raufarhöfn is a village located on the northeastern tip of the Melrakkaslétta peninsula in Iceland. At one point in time, this small village was home to largest export harbor in Iceland. In the forties and fifties, the Herring frenzy dominated the Icelandic economy and Raufarhöfn was an important place in that economic chain. But after the herring disappeared the effect was devastating for the village. This is the reason for the old and interesting factory buildings. It is a town worth visiting as you drive through the Melrakkaslétta. The village has a fine camping ground and a variety of accommodation. The village is the site of a modern monument called the "Arctic Henge" which is aligned to the heavens and is inspired by the mythical world of the Eddic poem Völuspá (Prophecy of the Seeress). As of January 2011, it has 194 inhabitants. It was a major fish processing station during the large herring catches in the mid 20th century.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raufarh%C3%B6fn

Known for

The Arctic Henge, Melrakkasletta and remote coastal landscapes

Local services

Grocery store
Accommodation
Camping
Swimming pool
EV charging
Harbour
Source Last verified: 9. September 2026

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