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Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker

South Coast, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker

South Coast, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9336°N, 19.2006°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 28.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 52.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 136 km in a straight line
What else is close: 387 mapped places within 20 km

Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker weather and conditions

At Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:30 (Iceland time): 1°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:37). 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 Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker

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

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Can I visit Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker without a guide?

Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker 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 Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker?

Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker 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 Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker?

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 Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker cost anything to visit?

Íshellir við Hrafntinnusker 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

4.2 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

7.2 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Tungnaárfellsfoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Landmannalaugar Hot River

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#3.Brennisteinsalda

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Höskuldsskáli

1.7 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Álftavatn

8.7 km·~10 min drive

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

#3.Landmannalaugar

9.4 km·~11 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#4.Hvanngil

11 km·~14 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#2.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

8.6 km·~10 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#3.F223 Eldgjárvegur

11 km·~14 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#4.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

16 km·~19 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

55 km·~65 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

59 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

59 km·~71 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

60 km·~72 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

30 km·~36 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes

53 km·~63 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

55 km·~66 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Vík í Mýrdal

58 km·~70 min drive

N1 · 309.9 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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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