Ranga River Hella

Hella is a small town of around 781 people located in South Iceland, around 94 kilometres (58 miles) from the capital. It is an important regional centre for the area and the Ranga River runs close by. 

Many recreational activities are offered from Hella. As mentioned, the Ytri-Ranga is great for salmon fishing, but guests can also enjoy horseback riding, dog-sledding, and sightseeing tours. Hiking is also popular from the settlement, particularly in the direction of the notoriously explosive volcano, Hekla, which is within clear view. Many also use Hella as a base before taking multi-day hikes, such as those between Þórsmörk and Landmannalaugar.