GLOH – Glaciers of Höfn

GLACIERS OF HÖFN

Where Ice Shapes Life

Step into the world of Iceland’s glaciers through breathtaking visuals, immersive virtual reality, and captivating storytelling. Discover how glaciers have shaped the country’s landscapes, rivers, wildlife, and communities and explore the challenges they face in a changing climate

About

About The Exhibition

Glaciers of Höfn invites visitors to experience the beauty and fragility of Iceland’s glaciers through virtual reality, film, and physical exhibition.

From soaring mountain summits to hidden ice caves, the exhibition reveals a frozen world that is rapidly changing.

The Experience

Three Ways to Experience the Glaciers

An immersive exhibition combining technology, film, and science to reveal Iceland’s frozen landscapes.

01

Virtual Reality Journey

Travel from mountain summits into hidden ice caves through an immersive VR experience that reveals the raw beauty of Iceland’s glaciers.

Experience scale, movement, and light in ways only virtual reality can offer.

02

Documentary Screening

A powerful documentary blending historical footage with present-day aerial views of six outlet glaciers in the Höfn region.

The film captures both the majesty of the ice and the urgency of its disappearance.

03

Glacier Exhibition

Discover how glaciers form, move, and shape the landscape and how climate change is transforming these silent giants.

Learn about the natural forces behind ice and their lasting impact on our environment.

A Frozen World at a Turning Point

Glaciers are more than ice. They shape landscapes, influence climate, and carry the memory of our planet’s past.

As they melt at an unprecedented rate, their disappearance affects ecosystems, communities, and future generations.

 

Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit

Everything You Need to Know

Location

Höfn, Iceland

Opening Hours

12:00 – 18:00

Experience Duration

45 - 60 minutes

The exhibition space is accessible to all visitors.