Hella
This modest village in southern Iceland on the banks of the Ytri-Rangá river, Hella sits on Route 1 between Selfoss and Hvolsvöllur, roughly a two-hour drive east of Reykjavík. Founded in 1927, it serves as an agricultural service hub and carries a full range of practical amenities — hotels, a campsite, a pool, and restaurants. The area around Gaddstaðaflatir is one of Iceland's best-known horse sport venues, having hosted the national equestrian championships six times.
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- Population865
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
Nearest airports
Hella: quick answers
Where is Hella?
Hella is in Iceland, about 80 km50 miles in a straight line from Kopavogur.
How do you get to Hella?
The nearest airport is Vestmannaeyjar (VEY), about 1 hr 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hella?
The warmest month is July, averaging 12°C53°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -1°C30°F. The wettest month is December, with about 173 mm6.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Hella?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Selfoss, Hvolsvollur and Hveragerdi.