Caves of Hella - The Underworld of the South
Ancient man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella. Five of them have been open to the public. Some believe they date further back than the settlement of the Nordic Vikings. The wonders of the Caves of Hella include ancient crosses, wall carvings and carved seats. Mystery surrounds the caves and for centuries people have wondered: • Are the caves the handywork of the Celts? • Were the caves a place of ancient worship? Discover the secrets and experience and the magical Underworld of the South.
Caves of Hella - The Underworld of the South is a 1 hour 10 minutes experience run by Caves of Hella in South Iceland, from 6.950 ISK per person. Ancient man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella. Five of them have been open to the public. Some believe they date further back than the settlement of the Nordic Vikings.
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About this tour
Ancient man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella. Five of them have been open to the public. Some believe they date further back than the settlement of the Nordic Vikings.
The wonders of the Caves of Hella include ancient crosses, wall carvings and carved seats.
Mystery surrounds the caves and for centuries people have wondered:
• Are the caves the handywork of the Celts?
• Were the caves a place of ancient worship?
Discover the secrets and experience and the magical Underworld of the South.
What to bring
- Clothes according to weather and don´t forget your camera! You might consider leaving your high heels at home
Good to know
- We will explore the caves and their surroundings, please be prepared for a short walk between the caves and dress according to weather.
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Where it starts
Hella
Meeting point: Caves of Hella, Ægissíða 4, Hella









