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Rauðaskál

South Coast, Iceland597 m

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Rauðaskál

South Coast, Iceland597 m

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Rauðaskál is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0377°N, 19.5678°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 10.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 33.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 116 km in a straight line
What else is close: 110 mapped places within 20 km

Rauðaskál weather and conditions

At Rauðaskál in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), drizzle, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:39). 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 Rauðaskál

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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Is it safe to visit Rauðaskál?

Rauðaskál 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 Rauðaskál?

Rauðaskál is in South Coast. 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 Rauðaskál?

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 Rauðaskál?

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.Rangárbotnar

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Tröllkonuhlaup

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Þjófafoss

15 km·~18 min drive

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

18 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

23 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Brennisteinsalda

25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

25 km·~30 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Áfangagil

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Rjúpnavellir

13 km·~16 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#3.Landmannahellir

17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#4.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

20 km·~24 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F225 Landmannaleið

1000 m

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

#2.F333 Haukadalsvegur

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Starts at Geysir

#3.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

#4.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

7.4 km·~9 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

38 km·~46 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

46 km·~55 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

47 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

60 km·~72 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

22 km·~27 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

38 km·~46 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

46 km·~55 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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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