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Stefánshellir

West Iceland, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Stefánshellir

West Iceland, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Stefánshellir is in West Iceland at 64.7876°N, 20.7127°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F578 (Arnvh:Surtshellir-Norðlf)
Off the main road: 23.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykholt — 31 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 92 km in a straight line
What else is close: 93 mapped places within 20 km

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.

Stefánshellir weather and conditions

At Stefánshellir in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:30 (Iceland time): 4°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:46). 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 Stefánshellir

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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Can I visit Stefánshellir without a guide?

Stefánshellir 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 Stefánshellir?

Stefánshellir 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 Stefánshellir?

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 Stefánshellir cost anything to visit?

Stefánshellir 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.Bröttuhlíðarfoss

6.5 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Háaleitisfoss

6.6 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Veitufoss

6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Lambárfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Selgil

12 km·~15 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Englandshverir

24 km·~29 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

27 km·~32 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Fljótstunga

7.7 km·~9 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Húsafell

12 km·~15 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#3.Reyðarfellsskógur

15 km·~18 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

36 km·~43 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

15 km·~18 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

61 km·~73 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hyrnan

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

63 km·~76 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

12 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

30 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli

39 km·~47 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

43 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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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