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Þvottahellir

West Iceland, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Þvottahellir

West Iceland, IcelandSelf-guidedModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Þvottahellir is in West Iceland at 64.3825°N, 21.2694°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 4.1 km from Route 47
Nearest town: Melahverfi — 27.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 42 km in a straight line
What else is close: 397 mapped places within 20 km

Þvottahellir weather and conditions

At Þvottahellir in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:15 (Iceland time): 5°C, clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:47). 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 Þvottahellir

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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Photos & videos

Þvottahellir — photo by Olikristinn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Photo: Olikristinn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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Can I visit Þvottahellir without a guide?

Þvottahellir 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 Þvottahellir?

Þvottahellir 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 Þvottahellir?

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 Þvottahellir cost anything to visit?

Þvottahellir 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.Staur

150 m

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Folaldafoss

550 m

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Stóragil

550 m

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Glymur

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Iceland's second tallest waterfall at 198 meters. Getting there is an adventure — cave…

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Krosslaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Bjarteyjarsandur

12 km·~14 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

#2.Hvannabrekka

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Fagrabrekka

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#4.Nyrðri-Leirar

14 km·~17 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

23 km·~28 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

32 km·~38 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

32 km·~38 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

32 km·~38 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

32 km·~38 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykholt

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Kjalarnes

31 km·~37 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 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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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Olikristinn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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