Cave · South Iceland

Hildarhellir

cave in Iceland

Map showing where Hildarhellir is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

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

  • Hildarhellir is on Heimaey and is reached by the ferry from Landeyjahöfn, not by road from Reykjavík.
  • The nearest town to Hildarhellir is Vestmannaeyjar.
  • Hildarhellir is a cave in South Iceland.
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The facts

Hildarhellir: The facts
Nearest townVestmannaeyjar
From ReykjavíkFerry from Landeyjahöfn
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates63.4030° N, 20.2904° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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.

Ferry from Landeyjahöfn

Questions people ask

What is Hildarhellir?

Hildarhellir is a cave in South Iceland.

Where is Hildarhellir?

Hildarhellir is at 63.4030° N, 20.2904° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vestmannaeyjar. The nearest other sight on our map is Fjósin, a cave about 143 m away in a straight line.

How do I get to Hildarhellir?

Hildarhellir is on Heimaey and is reached by the ferry from Landeyjahöfn, not by road from Reykjavík. On the island, the Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to its mapped point.

Is there a trail to Hildarhellir?

Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Heimaey hringur (19 km, about 3 h 50 min).

Does it cost anything to visit Hildarhellir?

We have not verified a fee for Hildarhellir. 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 Hildarhellir?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Sundlaug Vestmannaeyjar, about 10 minutes' drive from Hildarhellir. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Vestmannaeyjar & Pool (11 min).

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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.

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