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Stóri Hellir

South Coast, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Stóri Hellir

South Coast, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Stóri Hellir is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9548°N, 20.9994°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 35 (Hringv-Laugarv.v.)
Off the main road: 0.7 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Selfoss — 2.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 51 km in a straight line
What else is close: 214 mapped places within 20 km

Stóri Hellir weather and conditions

At Stóri Hellir in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:44). 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 Stóri Hellir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Can I visit Stóri Hellir without a guide?

Stóri Hellir 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 Stóri Hellir?

Stóri Hellir 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 Stóri Hellir?

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 Stóri Hellir cost anything to visit?

Stóri Hellir 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.Reykjafoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Djúpagilsfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Urriðafoss

16 km·~20 min drive

Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…

#4.Árnesflúðir

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Selfoss's municipal swimming pool per Visit South Iceland — changing rooms, showers, a…

#2.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hveragerðisbær

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Leirgerður

11 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Selfoss - Gesthús

2.4 km·~3 min drive

The camp site is located in the center of town and it is large. There is a service house…

#2.Gesthús Selfoss

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#3.Þrastalundur

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Þrastalundur Camping in Golden Circle

#4.Tjaldsvæðið í Þrastaskógi

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

2.1 km·~2 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Selfoss

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hveragerði

10 km·~12 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Eyrarbakki

13 km·~15 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Stokkseyri

14 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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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