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Þakgilshellir

South Coast, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Þakgilshellir

South Coast, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Þakgilshellir is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5294°N, 18.8859°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 214 (Kerlingardalsvegur)
Off the main road: 11.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 13.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 165 km in a straight line
What else is close: 178 mapped places within 20 km

Þakgilshellir weather and conditions

At Þakgilshellir in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 7°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 37 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:34). 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 Þakgilshellir

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

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Can I visit Þakgilshellir without a guide?

Þakgilshellir 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 Þakgilshellir?

Þakgilshellir 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 Þakgilshellir?

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 Þakgilshellir cost anything to visit?

Þakgilshellir 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.Remundargilsfossi

1.3 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Huldufoss

5.7 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Biniöfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Uxafótafoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug

36 km·~43 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Strútslaug

39 km·~46 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Hot Spring Shower

41 km·~49 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þakgil

150 m

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

31 km·~37 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#4.Þvergil

32 km·~39 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F232 Öldufellsleið

23 km·~27 min drive

The waterfall crossing road

#2.F233 Álftavatnskrókur

25 km·~29 min drive

Álftavatnskrókur

2 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

14 km·~16 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

69 km·~83 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

82 km·~98 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

14 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

51 km·~61 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vestmannaeyjar

69 km·~83 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

71 km·~85 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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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