Cave · West Iceland
Íshellir
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
- 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.
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 98 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 (120 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool98 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool120 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SurtshellirCave · 354 mCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Christoph Strässler from Oberdorf BL, SchweizKleppavatnLake · 2.3 km
DraugagilCanyon · 3 km
StrúturMountain · 3.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
VíðgelmirCave · 4.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: OlikristinnHólmavatnLake · 8.5 km
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.