Cave · The Highlands
Kalmanshellir
Quick facts
- Kalmanshellir is 151 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car. The nearest road is about 12 km away.
- Kalmanshellir is a cave in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 151 km by road, about 2 h 22 min |
|---|---|
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.8397° N, 20.1899° 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 12 km away.
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 Kalmanshellir?
Kalmanshellir is a cave in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Kalmanshellir?
Kalmanshellir is at 64.8397° N, 20.1899° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Klofajökull, a glacier about 9.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kalmanshellir from Reykjavík?
Kalmanshellir is 151 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 22 min by car. The nearest road is about 12 km away.
How do I get to Kalmanshellir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kalmanshellir, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Kalmanshellir?
We have not verified a fee for Kalmanshellir. 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 Kalmanshellir?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 120 minutes' drive from Kalmanshellir. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 120 min driveIncluded on any 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.
