Road 
Weather 
Map of Arnarker
Map
63.8929°N, 21.4952°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 5.9 km from Route 38
Nearest town- Þorlákshöfn — 7.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 36 km in a straight line
What else is close- 165 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Arnarker
Geothermal Exhibition: Self-Guided Audio Tour and Entry Ticketfrom 2.650 ISK · 1 h
Evening Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
Standard Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
The Lava Falls Adventure tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 3 h
Black & Blue - Lava Tunnel + Silfra Snorkelingfrom 23.990 ISK · 5 h
Lava Tunnel Tour (Back to Back)from 8.475 ISK · 3 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 h
Hengill Geothermal ATV Tour Near Reykjavík – 1.5 Hoursfrom 14.399 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionArnarker weather and conditions
Last updated
7°Covercast · feels 3°C6 m/swind9 h 46 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:04
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
Fuel
Seats
Drive
SleepsPhotos & videos
No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Arnarker, no lookalikes. Search YouTube
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Stóri Hellir25 km - 2
Hellnahellir54 km - 3Hundraðmannahellir78 km
- 4
Páskahellir80 km - 5Paradísarhellir82 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
All hot springs →
Fuel
- 1Þorlákshöfn7 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Eyrarbakki17 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3
Hveragerði19 km · 306.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
Can I visit Arnarker without a guide?
Arnarker is generally open to self-guided visitors, but treat it seriously: it is dark and cold inside, the floor is uneven lava rock, and you must bring a head-torch and helmet. Never enter a cave alone or without telling someone your plans.
How do I get to Arnarker?
Arnarker is in South Coast. Many Icelandic caves sit off highland tracks that need a 4WD — check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive, especially in winter when routes close.
What should I bring to Arnarker?
A helmet and a proper head-torch or flashlight are the minimum — there is no daylight inside and the floor is broken lava rock. Add warm layers and sturdy boots; the cave stays near freezing year-round. Recommended gear: helmet, flashlight.
Does Arnarker cost anything to visit?
Arnarker is generally free to enter, though the access road may need a 4WD. Guided cave tours elsewhere in Iceland are paid. Conditions change with weather, so plan around the forecast.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10