The Hovdenak Distillery still house

Distillery tours · Hafnarfjörður

Come and visit us

A glass in hand and a story in every sip.

25Guests at most
45 minLength of the tour
Glass in handFrom the very first minute
AllProducts tasted
The tasting room with the H wall Pipes and valves in the distillery Equipment in the distillery The bottling line Hákon Hovdenak and Brynja Hjaltalín Stuðlaberg, Askur and Loki

The welcome

An ice-cold G&T in hand

We welcome your group in our tasting room with an ice-cold G&T – and the glass stays with you throughout the tour.

Production

From raw ingredients to bottle

We walk through production step by step – how the raw ingredients become gin, vodka and liqueurs, and why we distil under vacuum.

The equipment

Built by ourselves

Much of the equipment in the distillery was designed and built by Hákon himself. You get to see it up close – and how geothermal heat powers it all.

Bottling

Where the bottle comes to life

We finish at the bottling line, where every bottle is filled, sealed and labelled – right here in Hafnarfjörður.

The story

You meet us

Hákon and Brynja welcome you themselves and tell the story – from Norwegian roots and the first experiments to an award-winning distillery.

The tasting

All of our products

And of course we taste all of our products – from Stuðlaberg Gin and Loki Vodka to Rökkvi, Þristur and Appolo Lakkrís.

Who is it for

Perfect for your group

WorkplacesA different kind of staff outing or team building – informative, fun and tasty.
Friends and occasionsBirthdays, hen and stag parties, or simply a good time with good people.
Visitors from abroadTours are available in English – ideal for visitors and business partners from abroad.

Groups of 2 to 25About 45 minutesBy appointmentAge limit 20

Our guests

Skál, everyone.

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Reviews

What our guests say

The tour was led by the owners, a couple, who were very passionate, knowledgeable, and welcoming.
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We loved tasting all of their different products and learning about their process. We would recommend a visit there to friends, couples and work places!
TripAdvisor guest
Loved the products and we are not in doubt which spirits we will be buying from now on.
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Bookings

Book your visit.

Send us a date and the number of guests – we'll find a time that suits you.

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FAQ

Good to know

Where is the distillery?

Hovdenak Distillery is at Stapahraun 3, 220 Hafnarfjörður – about 10 km south of Reykjavík.

How long is the tour?

About 45 minutes. We welcome you with an ice-cold G&T, and the glass stays with you throughout the tour.

How many people can come?

Groups of 2 to 25. Tours are by appointment.

What do we taste?

All of our products – from Stuðlaberg Gin and Loki Vodka to Rökkvi, Þristur and Appolo Lakkrís.

Is there an age limit?

Yes – 20, the legal drinking age in Iceland.

Are tours available in English?

Yes, all our tours can be given in English.

How do I book?

Send us a date and the number of guests at info@distillery.is or call +354 566 6656, and we will find a time that suits you.

Anything else to see while I am in Iceland?

Read our guide to Icelandic spirits – what to drink in Iceland, where to buy it and the story behind it.

HOVDENAKDISTILLERY

Hovdenak Distillery ehf. – Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Reg. no. 581018-0530 – VAT no. 132880

Email: info@distillery.is
Phone: +354 566 6656

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