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West Iceland, Iceland

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Rauðakúla

West Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Rauðakúla

Rauðakúla is in West Iceland at 64.9522°N, 22.8678°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 56 (Vatnaleið)
Off the main road: 1.3 km from Route 56
Nearest town: Stykkishólmur — 3.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 100 km in a straight line
What else is close: 162 mapped places within 20 km

Rauðakúla weather and conditions

At Rauðakúla in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 05:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 05:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Rauðakúla

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

From

25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Photo: Patrick Nouhailler from Suisse · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Is it safe to visit Rauðakúla?

Rauðakúla is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.

How do I get to Rauðakúla?

Rauðakúla is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

Can I hike Rauðakúla?

It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.

What should I know about volcanic gas near Rauðakúla?

Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Selvalafoss

2.2 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Rjúkandi

9.1 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Nátthagafoss

9.3 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Grundarfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

10 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

19 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

20 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#2.Stykkishólmur

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#3.Grundarfjörður

19 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Laugargerðisskóli

26 km·~31 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

15 km·~18 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

19 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

55 km·~66 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Stykkishólmur

15 km·~18 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Breiðablik

16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundarfjörður

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsvík

40 km·~48 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Patrick Nouhailler from Suisse · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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