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Gíslahellir

Westfjords, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Gíslahellir

Westfjords, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Gíslahellir is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5502°N, 23.1354°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 60 (Skálmardalsá-Flókalundur)
Off the main road: 0.1 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Flatey — 21.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 166 km in a straight line
What else is close: 54 mapped places within 20 km

Gíslahellir weather and conditions

At Gíslahellir in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:59). 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 Gíslahellir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Can I visit Gíslahellir without a guide?

Gíslahellir 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 Gíslahellir?

Gíslahellir is in Westfjords. 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 Gíslahellir?

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 Gíslahellir cost anything to visit?

Gíslahellir 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.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Þingmannaá

3.9 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Pennugil

4 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Skiptárfoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Foss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Hellulaug

3 km·~4 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

#2.Krosslaug

13 km·~15 min drive

Spring hot spring

#3.Reykjafjarðarlaug

17 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Dynjandislaug

21 km·~25 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Flókalundur

3.5 km·~4 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Skörðum

8.9 km·~11 min drive

#3.Krákuvör

22 km·~27 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

26 km·~31 min drive

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

39 km·~47 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

56 km·~67 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

57 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

3.2 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldudalur

26 km·~31 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Tálknafjörður

33 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Patreksfjörður

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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