Volcano · Reykjanes
Rauðhóll
mountain in Iceland
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.
The facts
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 64 km by road, about 1 h 8 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8434° N, 22.6906° 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 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 Sky Lagoon, about 63 minutes' drive from Rauðhóll. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (65 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (66 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 63 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 65 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
