Volcano · Reykjanes

Rauðhóll

mountain in Iceland

Map showing where Rauðhóll is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

Before you go

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.

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Quick facts

  • Rauðhóll is 64 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 8 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Rauðhóll is Grindavík.
  • Rauðhóll is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
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The facts

Rauðhóll: The facts
Nearest townGrindavík
From Reykjavík64 km by road, about 1 h 8 min
RegionReykjanes
Coordinates63.8434° N, 22.6906° W

Getting there

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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.

Questions people ask

What is Rauðhóll?

Rauðhóll is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.

Where is Rauðhóll?

Rauðhóll is at 63.8434° N, 22.6906° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Miðahóll, a volcano about 378 m away in a straight line.

How far is Rauðhóll from Reykjavík?

Rauðhóll is 64 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 8 min by car.

How do I get to Rauðhóll?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Rauðhóll, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.

Does it cost anything to visit Rauðhóll?

We have not verified a fee for Rauðhóll. 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.

Where can you swim near Rauðhóll?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 61 minutes' drive from Rauðhóll. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (61 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (64 min).

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.

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