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Maríuhellar

Reykjavík Area, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Maríuhellar

Reykjavík Area, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Maríuhellar is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0717°N, 21.8925°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Maríuhellar weather and conditions

At Maríuhellar in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:48). 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 Maríuhellar

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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Photos & videos

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

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Kermóafossar

5.9 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Búrfoss

5.9 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

2.9 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

4.6 km·~6 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Viðistaðatúni

3.5 km·~4 min drive

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

#2.Hafnarfjörður

3.5 km·~4 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

#3.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

8.2 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Reykjavík

8.3 km·~10 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

950 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Fjarðarkaup

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Kauptún

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Costco Iceland · 267.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Kaplakriki

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Lækjargata

2.3 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fjarðarkaup

2.5 km·~3 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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