Cave · West Iceland
Vatnshellir
cave in Iceland
Quick facts
- Vatnshellir is 203 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car.
- The nearest town to Vatnshellir is Ólafsvík.
- Vatnshellir is a cave in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Ólafsvík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 203 km by road, about 2 h 59 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7481° N, 23.8179° 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 Vatnshellir?
Vatnshellir is a cave in West Iceland.
Where is Vatnshellir?
Vatnshellir is at 64.7481° N, 23.8179° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Ólafsvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Lóndrangar, a viewpoint about 2.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Vatnshellir from Reykjavík?
Vatnshellir is 203 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car.
How do I get to Vatnshellir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vatnshellir, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ólafsvík.
Does it cost anything to visit Vatnshellir?
We have not verified a fee for Vatnshellir. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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