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Rauðavíkurhöfði

West Iceland, Iceland

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PeninsulaWest Iceland

Rauðavíkurhöfði

West Iceland, Iceland

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Rauðavíkurhöfði is in West Iceland at 65.0348°N, 22.6960°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.6 km from Route 58
Nearest town: Stykkishólmsbær — 4.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 105 km in a straight line
What else is close: 121 mapped places within 20 km

Rauðavíkurhöfði weather and conditions

At Rauðavíkurhöfði in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:55). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

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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 Rauðavíkurhöfði

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Where is Rauðavíkurhöfði?

Rauðavíkurhöfði is a peninsula in West Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.

How do I get to Rauðavíkurhöfði?

Rauðavíkurhöfði is in West Iceland. Most Iceland peninsulas are reached on paved roads off the Ring Road, though a few smaller headlands end in gravel. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

What is there to see at Rauðavíkurhöfði?

Iceland's headlands are where you find sea cliffs, bird colonies, seals and fishing villages. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.

When is the best time to visit Rauðavíkurhöfði?

June to August for birdlife and the most reliable road access. Keep your distance from seals and nesting birds. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Nátthagafoss

7.4 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Selvalafoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Rjúkandi

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Bakkárfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Sturlungalaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landbrotalaug

29 km·~34 min drive

Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

4.3 km·~5 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Stykkishólmur

4.3 km·~5 min drive

The camping site in Stykkisholmur is centrally located and has many features.

#3.Laugargerðisskóli

27 km·~33 min drive

Laugargerðisskóli camping site is open during the summer months. It is located at…

#4.Grundarfjörður

29 km·~35 min drive

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

4.6 km·~6 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

44 km·~53 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kassinn

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Stykkishólmur

4.4 km·~5 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Breiðablik

21 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundarfjörður

29 km·~35 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Búðardalur

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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