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Snorraríki

South CoastSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

Map of Snorraríki

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63.6906°N, 19.5216°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F249 (Jökult-Langidalur)
Off the main road
17.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 35.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
129 km in a straight line
What else is close
456 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Snorraríki weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Covercast · feels 2°C4 m/sgusts 99 h 47 mdaylight · 08:10 – 17:57
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur36 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vík í Mýrdal40 km · 309.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hella46 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan36 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin46 km
  3. 3Bónus46 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I visit Snorraríki without a guide?
Snorraríki 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 Snorraríki?
Snorraríki 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 Snorraríki?
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 Snorraríki cost anything to visit?
Snorraríki 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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