3 days in Hella Itinerary

Hella is a small town in southern Iceland on the shores of the river Ytri-Rangá and has, as of 2011, 781 inhabitants.Hella is situated to the east of Reykjavík on the Hringvegur (Route 1) between Selfoss and Hvolsvöllur.OverviewThe name of the town comes from caves near the river. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hella: Strokkur (in Geysir), Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd) and Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall (in Skalholt). There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Skogafoss, examine the collection at Hekla Centre, stop by UNA Local Product, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Keldur.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Hella travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiport is Keflavik International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Hella can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.