Rauðavatn
Green space11 facilitiesFamily-friendlyDogs welcomeFree parking
Rauðavatn
About
Rauðavatn is a green space and woodland in Reykjavík, in Iceland's Reykjavík capital region. It has waste bins, walking paths and cycling path. Family-friendly and free to visit.
On the ground you will find waste bins, walking paths, cycling path, parking and dog playground. It is child-friendly, dog-friendly and step-free/wheelchair-accessible. A marked walking route runs through it.
Map of Rauðavatn
Map
64.1088°N, 21.7712°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 413 (Rauðavatn - Jaðarsel)
Off the main road
- 1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Kópavogsbær — 6.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 9 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 1,094 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Rauðavatn
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Reykjanes Peninsulafrom 77.686 ISK · 4 h
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Chromo Sapiens: Soup & Installationfrom 4.900 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit with guided tour | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.950 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.913 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Prosecco & Installationfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 8 hRauðavatn weather and conditions
Last updated
6°Covercast · feels 3°C4 m/sgusts 89 h 51 mdaylight · 08:17 – 18:08
Tonight
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Elliðaárdalur2 km - 2
Reynisvatn3 km - 3
Gufunesbær recreational park4 km - 4
Heiðmörk4 km - 5
Seljatjörn4 km
Hot springs
- 1Víti1 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Breiðholt2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur3 km
Fuel
- 1
Norðlingaholt< 1 km · 310.8 kr/L - 2Hraunbær2 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Kirkjustétt2 km · 279.8 kr/L
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Rauðavatn?
Rauðavatn is in Reykjavík, part of the Reykjavík capital area — a short drive or bus ride from central Reykjavík. Tap Directions for the exact route.
Is Rauðavatn free to visit?
Yes — Rauðavatn is a public park, free and open year-round. Parking is free too.
What can you do at Rauðavatn?
Rauðavatn has waste bins, walking paths, cycling path and parking. 1 marked walking and running routes pass through it.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík
Út um allt / Visit ReykjavíkDescription & facts
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
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