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Eyvindarhellir

Highlands, IcelandGuided tour requiredModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Eyvindarhellir

Highlands, IcelandGuided tour requiredModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Eyvindarhellir is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8603°N, 19.5551°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 735 (Þjófadalavegur)
Off the main road: 2.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 76.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 139 km in a straight line
What else is close: 63 mapped places within 20 km

Eyvindarhellir weather and conditions

At Eyvindarhellir in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Eyvindarhellir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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Can I visit Eyvindarhellir without a guide?

No — Eyvindarhellir requires a guided tour to enter safely. Caves in Iceland are dark, cold and easy to get lost or injured in; book a tour with a licensed operator rather than going in alone.

How do I get to Eyvindarhellir?

Eyvindarhellir is in Highlands. 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 Eyvindarhellir?

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 Eyvindarhellir cost anything to visit?

Visiting Eyvindarhellir involves a cost — either a paid guided tour or an access fee. Book ahead where a tour is required. Conditions change with weather, so plan around the forecast.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Runufoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Nýifoss

54 km·~65 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð

200 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Bláhver

550 m

Natural hot spring

#3.Öskurhóll

550 m

Natural hot spring

#4.Eyvindarhver

550 m

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hveravellir

700 m

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

23 km·~27 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#3.Hvítárnes

29 km·~34 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Árbúðir

29 km·~35 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F35 Kjalvegur

9.2 km·~11 min drive

The beginner highland road

#2.F586 Haukadalsskarðsvegur

22 km·~26 min drive

Mountain pass to Viking history

#3.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

23 km·~28 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

3 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

88 km·~106 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

89 km·~107 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúðin

91 km·~109 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

95 km·~114 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

65 km·~78 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

71 km·~85 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

75 km·~90 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Víðihlíð

77 km·~92 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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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