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Photos of Höfði House

A visual preview of Reykjavíkurborg's historic waterfront landmark and summit site.

Explore our gallery of Höfði House to preview the striking architecture of this historic waterfront building in Reykjavíkurborg. Known as the venue for the historic 1986 summit, its exterior and scenic grounds are a highlight for visitors. Enjoy a visual tour of the site before you go, and remember to check official local sources for any seasonal access updates regarding the surrounding paths.

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Höfði House
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Höfði House photos
Historic waterfront views
Preview the historic architecture and scenic coastal grounds of this landmark before your visit.
White two-story house with a green lawn in front, waterfront and snow-capped mountains in the background under a dramatic cloudy sky
A white two-story wooden house with a gray shingled roof, two chimneys, and a central staircase entrance, set against a blue sky with water visible in the background.
Two men in dark suits conversing in front of the white double doors and clapboard facade of Höfði House in Reykjavík
White two-story historic house with a gray mansard roof, two chimneys, and a central staircase entrance, set against a blue sky with green lawn in the foreground
Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev talking inside a room with a crystal chandelier at Höfði House.
A silver memorial plaque at Höfði House commemorating the beginning of free telecommunications in Iceland on June 26th, 1905, donated by Vodafone
Close-up of a speckled granite plaque with engraved text commemorating the 1986 Reykjavík Summit between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev at Höfði House.
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