Guide de Voyage : Kiddi’s Workshop

Kiddi's Workshop is a small museum in Hofn featuring a beautiful collection of stones and photos.

Kiddi's Workshop, Kiddaverkstæði in Icelandic, invites visitors to explore its small yet captivating museum and store. This hidden gem boasts minerals sourced and crafted by Kiddi himself. It showcases Iceland's unique geological treasures and natural wonders. 

Check opening times before visiting because the museum has had recent closures.

Although local tours may not visit Kiddi's Workshop, travelers on self-drive tours can visit independently. This 10-day northern lights self-drive tour and this one-week summer self-drive tour travel Iceland's Ring Road, offering an easy opportunity to stop in Hofn and discover Kiddi's fascinating collection. There are also plenty of Hofn accommodations available for an enjoyable visit.

Photo from the Kiddi's Workshop Facebook page. No edits made

About Kiddi's Workshop

Photo from the Kiddi's Workshop Facebook page. No edits made

Kiddi's Workshop is in an old building that was once a car repair store. Through a labor of love, Kiddi transformed the building into a home for his mineral and photo collection. He used only furniture he or his family owned or found second-hand.

Much of the stone collection comes from the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in Southeast Iceland. Kiddi has a keen eye for sculpting and finishing the stones to highlight their natural beauty.

His extensive rock collection is impressive, boasting vibrant colors and an excellent variety of stones.

A gallery at the museum sells Kiddi's photographs, along with items like cheese plates, candlesticks, and other stone-made items. For example, you can find candlesticks and cheese plates made from gabbro stones that Kiddi sourced near the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon.

Kiddi's Workshop Location and How to Get There

Photo from the Kiddi's Workshop Facebook page. No edits made

Kiddi's Workshop is at the south end of Hofn town in Southeast Iceland. It's on Heppuvegur road between Ishusid Pizzeria Restaurant and Heppa Restaurant.

Turn onto Road 99 (Hafnavegur) from the Ring Road and follow it into Hofn. Turn left at Vikurbraut street, then left onto Heppuvegur road. Kiddi's Workshop is on the right-hand side of the road.

Hofn is a small town in Southeast Iceland. It's approximately 49 miles (79 kilometers) east of Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and 64 miles (103 kilometers) south of Djupivogur town in the Eastfjords.

Attractions Near Kiddi's Workshop

Hofn is an ideal starting point for discovering the vast icy expanse of Vatnajokull National Park. 

Hoffellsjokull, an outlet glacier of the mighty Vatnajokull, is accessible from Hofn. Independent travelers who rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle can drive to the Hoffellsfjoll viewpoint. It offers spectacular vistas of the glacier and iceberg-dotted lake. 

Hoffellsjokull is less known than many other glaciers and far from the crowds. The viewpoint is just 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Kiddi's Workshop. 

Afterward, stop for a relaxing soak in the Hoffell Hot Tubs. The site has five small pools in a rustic setting amid nature, providing the perfect rejuvenation after a day's exploration.

Hofn is a convenient base or stopping point before visiting the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Also called the 'Crown Jewel of Iceland,' it's a top bucket list attraction for many visitors to the country. 

Whether you witness its beauty under the mesmerizing northern lights or the endless glow of the midnight sun, don't miss seeing it during your travels in Southeast Iceland.