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Hálsanefshellir

South Coast, IcelandGuided tour requiredModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Hálsanefshellir

South Coast, IcelandGuided tour requiredModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Hálsanefshellir is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4026°N, 19.0400°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 215 (Reynishverfisvegur)
Off the main road: 2.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 2.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 165 km in a straight line
What else is close: 210 mapped places within 20 km

Hálsanefshellir weather and conditions

At Hálsanefshellir in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 8°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 36 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:35). 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 Hálsanefshellir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Hálsanefshellir — photo by diego_cue · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: diego_cue · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Can I visit Hálsanefshellir without a guide?

No — Hálsanefshellir 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 Hálsanefshellir?

Hálsanefshellir 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 Hálsanefshellir?

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 Hálsanefshellir cost anything to visit?

Visiting Hálsanefshellir 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

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Uxafótafoss

5.1 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Biniöfoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Remundargilsfossi

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Huldufoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug

34 km·~40 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Hot Spring Shower

48 km·~57 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Strútslaug

53 km·~63 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal

2.9 km·~3 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#2.Þakgil

16 km·~19 min drive

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

27 km·~33 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#4.Þvergil

37 km·~44 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

61 km·~74 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

65 km·~78 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

83 km·~99 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

2.6 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

61 km·~74 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

66 km·~79 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

71 km·~85 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · diego_cue · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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