Cave · West Iceland
Bjarnarhellir
cave in Iceland
Before you go
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.
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Quick facts
- Bjarnarhellir is 119 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 4 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.5 km away.
- The nearest town to Bjarnarhellir is Borgarnes.
- Bjarnarhellir is a cave in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 119 km by road, about 2 h 4 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8811° N, 21.9232° 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.
The nearest road is about 4.5 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Bjarnarhellir?
Bjarnarhellir is a cave in West Iceland.
Where is Bjarnarhellir?
Bjarnarhellir is at 64.8811° N, 21.9232° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Hítarvatn, a lake about 2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Bjarnarhellir from Reykjavík?
Bjarnarhellir is 119 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 4 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.5 km away.
How do I get to Bjarnarhellir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Bjarnarhellir, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Bjarnarhellir?
We have not verified a fee for Bjarnarhellir. 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 Bjarnarhellir?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 84 minutes' drive from Bjarnarhellir. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (106 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (113 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool106 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool117 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon120 min driveper visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All 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.