Mountain · North Iceland
Rauðhólar
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Rauðhólar is 539 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 20 min by car.
- Rauðhólar rises to 220 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Rauðhólar is Húsavík.
- Rauðhólar is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 220 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
| From Reykjavík | 539 km by road, about 8 h 20 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.9511° N, 16.5253° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Rauðhólar?
Rauðhólar is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 220 metres above sea level.
Where is Rauðhólar?
Rauðhólar is at 65.9511° N, 16.5253° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Hljóðaklettar, a viewpoint about 820 m away in a straight line.
How far is Rauðhólar from Reykjavík?
Rauðhólar is 539 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 20 min by car.
How do I get to Rauðhólar?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Rauðhólar, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Rauðhólar?
We have not verified a fee for Rauðhólar. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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