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Maríuhellar

Reykjavík AreaSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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64.0717°N, 21.8925°W · Reykjavík Area

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Getting there
Road 408 (Heiðmerkurvegur)
Off the main road
2.8 km from Route 40
Nearest town
Garðabær — 2.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
9 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,091 mapped places within 20 km

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ToursIn season nowBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minSpirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Maríuhellar weather and conditions

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7°Covercast · feels 4°C3 m/sgusts 69 h 45 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:05
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

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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.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
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
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
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.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

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Maríuhellar — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Selgjárhellir2 km
  2. 2Hundraðmetrarhellir5 km
  3. 3Músarhellir6 km
  4. 4Leiðarendi10 km
  5. 5Rauðhólshellir10 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Litli-Foss6 km
  2. 2Ullarfoss6 km
  3. 3Kermóafossar6 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær3 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær3 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður4 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kauptún1 km · 267.7 kr/L
  2. 2Kaplakriki2 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Lækjargata2 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus< 1 km
  2. 2Krónan2 km
  3. 3Fjarðarkaup3 km
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Frequently
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questions

Can I visit Maríuhellar without a guide?
Maríuhellar 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 Maríuhellar?
Maríuhellar is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Maríuhellar?
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 Maríuhellar cost anything to visit?
Maríuhellar 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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All caves9 caves in Reykjavík Area, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams