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Hellnahellir

South CoastSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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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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63.8334°N, 20.4000°W · South Coast

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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

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Hellnahellir weather and conditions

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7°Covercast · feels 4°C3 m/sgusts 69 h 46 mdaylight · 08:14 – 18:00
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

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FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

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

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Stóri Hellir32 km
  2. 2Paradísarhellir34 km
  3. 3Hundraðmannahellir44 km
  4. 4Páskahellir46 km
  5. 5Steinahellir46 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ægissíðufoss2 km
  2. 2Árbæjarfoss4 km
  3. 3Urriðafoss17 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Hella< 1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra9 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur12 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hella< 1 km · 310.8 kr/L
  2. 2Landvegamót7 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Hvolsvöllur12 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin< 1 km
  2. 2Krónan12 km
  3. 3Bónus30 km
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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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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams