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Rauðhólshellir

Reykjavík Area, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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CaveReykjavík Area

Rauðhólshellir

Reykjavík Area, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Rauðhólshellir is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0087°N, 22.0416°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2 km from Route 41
Nearest town: Hafnarfjörður — 4.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 16 km in a straight line
What else is close: 944 mapped places within 20 km

Rauðhólshellir weather and conditions

At Rauðhólshellir in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 4°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Rauðhólshellir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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Can I visit Rauðhólshellir without a guide?

Rauðhólshellir is generally open to self-guided visitors, but treat it seriously: it is dark and cold inside, the floor is uneven lava rock, and you must bring a head-torch and helmet. Never enter a cave alone or without telling someone your plans.

How do I get to Rauðhólshellir?

Rauðhólshellir is in Reykjavík Area. Many Icelandic caves sit off highland tracks that need a 4WD — check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive, especially in winter when routes close.

What should I bring to Rauðhólshellir?

A helmet and a proper head-torch or flashlight are the minimum — there is no daylight inside and the floor is broken lava rock. Add warm layers and sturdy boots; the cave stays near freezing year-round. Recommended gear: helmet, flashlight.

Does Rauðhólshellir cost anything to visit?

Rauðhólshellir is generally free to enter, though the access road may need a 4WD. Guided cave tours elsewhere in Iceland are paid. Conditions change with weather, so plan around the forecast.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

15 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Búrfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

5.8 km·~7 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

7.9 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær

10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

13 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Viðistaðatúni

8.2 km·~10 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Hafnarfjörður

8.3 km·~10 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

#3.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

17 km·~21 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Reykjavík

17 km·~21 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

5 km·~6 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

5.3 km·~6 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjarðarkaup

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Einhella

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Suðurhella

4.8 km·~6 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurhella

4.9 km·~6 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásvellir

6.1 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community