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Hellnahellir

South Coast, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Hellnahellir

South Coast, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

About

Hellnahellir is the largest man-made or artificial cave in Iceland. It is located in Landsveit, South Iceland. The cave is almost 50 metres (160 ft) long and the walls are covered with engravings. Its age is unknown but it is most probably from 12th or 13th century.

It is located in Landsveit, South Iceland.

Underground, the usual rules don't apply. It's dark, quiet, and slightly unnerving in the best way.

Bring a headlamp or flashlight even on guided tours. Caves are dark. Really dark.

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Hellnahellir is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8334°N, 20.4000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 1 (Þjórsá-Hella)
Off the main road: 0.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hella — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 83 km in a straight line
What else is close: 54 mapped places within 20 km

Hellnahellir weather and conditions

At Hellnahellir in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:02, 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 Hellnahellir

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

Hellnahellir — photo by Jóhann Heiðar Árnason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Jóhann Heiðar Árnason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Can I visit Hellnahellir without a guide?

Hellnahellir 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 Hellnahellir?

Hellnahellir 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 Hellnahellir?

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 Hellnahellir cost anything to visit?

Hellnahellir 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.

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km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Ægissíðufoss

1.8 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Árbæjarfoss

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Árbæjarfoss is a 10-metre waterfall on the Ytri-Rangá river, about 4 km north-northeast…

#3.Urriðafoss

17 km·~20 min drive

Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…

#4.Hestafoss

20 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hella

350 m

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur

12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

22 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hella – Gaddstaðaflatir

300 m

The camp site at Gaddastaðaflatir, Hellu is a little outside of the village but still…

#2.Árhús

400 m

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

#3.Laugaland

9.3 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Hvolsvöllur

12 km·~15 min drive

Hvolsvöllur is located on highway no 1. The camp site is at the entrance to the village…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

150 m

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

12 km·~15 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

30 km·~36 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hella

150 m

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Landvegamót

7.1 km·~9 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

12 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

24 km·~29 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 · Jóhann Heiðar Árnason · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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