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Laugarvatnshellir

West Iceland, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Laugarvatnshellir

West Iceland, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Laugarvatnshellir is in West Iceland at 64.2175°N, 20.8839°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.8 km from Route 37
Nearest town: Sólheimar — 20.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 52 km in a straight line
What else is close: 305 mapped places within 20 km

Laugarvatnshellir weather and conditions

At Laugarvatnshellir in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:45). 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 Laugarvatnshellir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Laugarvatnshellir — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Can I visit Laugarvatnshellir without a guide?

Laugarvatnshellir 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 Laugarvatnshellir?

Laugarvatnshellir is in West Iceland. 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 Laugarvatnshellir?

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 Laugarvatnshellir cost anything to visit?

Laugarvatnshellir 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

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Öxarárfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river…

#2.Hlauptungufoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Midfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Brúarfoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

21 km·~25 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugarvatn

7.4 km·~9 min drive

The camp site at Laugarvatn is a large camp site with a lot of activities close by as…

#2.Nyrðri-Leirar

12 km·~14 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Fagrabrekka

12 km·~15 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Hvannabrekka

12 km·~15 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

20 km·~24 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

29 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

29 km·~35 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

31 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Laugarvatn

7.2 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Minni Borg

17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Brautarhóll

21 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hveragerði

29 km·~34 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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