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Víðgelmir

West Iceland, IcelandGuided tour requiredModeratehelmet, flashlight

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Víðgelmir

West Iceland, IcelandGuided tour requiredModeratehelmet, flashlight

About

A cave in West Iceland. Formed by volcanic activity over centuries.

Underground, the usual rules don't apply. It's dark, quiet, and slightly unnerving in the best way.

Formed during volcanic eruptions when lava flowed beneath a hardened crust. When the lava drained, it left behind these tunnels.

Bring a headlamp or flashlight even on guided tours. Caves are dark. Really dark.

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Víðgelmir is in West Iceland at 64.7502°N, 20.8019°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 578 (Arnvh:Kalm-Surtshellir)
Off the main road: 22.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykholt — 25.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 87 km in a straight line
What else is close: 108 mapped places within 20 km

Víðgelmir weather and conditions

At Víðgelmir in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:01, 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 Víðgelmir

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

Víðgelmir — photo by Olikristinn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Olikristinn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Can I visit Víðgelmir without a guide?

No — Víðgelmir requires a guided tour to enter safely. Caves in Iceland are dark, cold and easy to get lost or injured in; book a tour with a licensed operator rather than going in alone.

How do I get to Víðgelmir?

Víðgelmir 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 Víðgelmir?

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 Víðgelmir cost anything to visit?

Visiting Víðgelmir involves a cost — either a paid guided tour or an access fee. Book ahead where a tour is required. Conditions change with weather, so plan around the forecast.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Veitufoss

2.8 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Bröttuhlíðarfoss

5 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

5.4 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Lambárfoss

6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Selgil

6.9 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Englandshverir

19 km·~23 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

22 km·~26 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Fljótstunga

2.1 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Húsafell

6.5 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Reyðarfellsskógur

9.1 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

30 km·~36 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

11 km·~13 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

58 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

58 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

58 km·~69 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

58 km·~69 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli

35 km·~42 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Baulan

42 km·~50 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 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-SA 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