south iceland
Hella Town
About Hella Town
Hella is located about 95 km east of Reykjavík on Route 1. The town offers all essential services for travelers: grocery stores, fuel, accommodations, and restaurants. Nearby attractions: - Hekla volcano (visible from town) - Þjórsárdalur valley and waterfalls - Landmannalaugar (accessible via F-roads in summer) - Hella Lava Caves - Icelandic horse farms offering riding tours Hella is a quieter alternative to staying in Selfoss or Hvolsvöllur.
📖 Story
Hella has been an agricultural hub for centuries, with fertile land ideal for farming and horse breeding. Today the town has around 800 residents and serves travelers with supermarkets, gas stations, and guesthouses. The area is also famous for Icelandic horse tours.
✈️ Why Visit
Base yourself in a peaceful agricultural town close to volcanoes, waterfalls, and Icelandic horse farms.
💡 Did You Know?
Hella is one of the best places in Iceland to book Icelandic horse riding tours.
Key Facts
Population: ~800
Agricultural and service town
Close to Hekla volcano
Gateway to Landmannalaugar
Famous for horse riding tours
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