Cave · West Iceland
Íshellir
cave in Iceland
Quick facts
- Íshellir is 124 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 57 min by car.
- Íshellir is a cave in West Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 124 km by road, about 1 h 57 min |
|---|---|
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7786° N, 20.7260° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Íshellir?
Íshellir is a cave in West Iceland.
Where is Íshellir?
Íshellir is at 64.7786° N, 20.7260° W, in West Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Surtshellir, a cave about 354 m away in a straight line.
How far is Íshellir from Reykjavík?
Íshellir is 124 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 57 min by car.
How do I get to Íshellir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Íshellir, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Íshellir?
We have not verified a fee for Íshellir. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Íshellir?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 95 minutes' drive from Íshellir. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (103 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (109 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 95 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 109 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 112 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 117 min driveper visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
