Culture and events

The Cultural Centre of Hornafjordur in Höfn, has a leading role in developing cultural co-operation and events. It is responsible for the museums and exhibitions in Höfn, as well as for the library. See here for museums and exhibitions.

Many events and festivals are in the Vatnajökull region, some are part of Icelandic tradition others are local events.  linka inn á síður ef til eru.

Winter festival 1-30  March

Northern lights blues  first weekend in March

Iceland's independence day or National day - June 17

Midsummer day in Skaftafell - late June

Lobster festival – first weekend in July

Ólafsvaka in Suðursveit – late July

Fireworks at the Glacier lagoon (see here)