Cave · South Iceland
Klettshellir
sea 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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Klettshellir is on Heimaey and is reached by the ferry from Landeyjahöfn, not by road from Reykjavík.
- The nearest town to Klettshellir is Vestmannaeyjar.
- Klettshellir is a cave in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Vestmannaeyjar |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | Ferry from Landeyjahöfn |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.4492° N, 20.2485° 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.
Ferry from Landeyjahöfn
Questions people ask
What is Klettshellir?
Klettshellir is a cave in South Iceland.
Where is Klettshellir?
Klettshellir is at 63.4492° N, 20.2485° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vestmannaeyjar. The nearest other sight on our map is Ystiklettur, a mountain about 488 m away in a straight line.
How do I get to Klettshellir?
Klettshellir 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.
Does it cost anything to visit Klettshellir?
We have not verified a fee for Klettshellir. 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 Klettshellir?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Sundlaug Vestmannaeyjar, about 8 minutes' drive from Klettshellir. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Vestmannaeyjar & Pool (9 min).
Soak here afterwards
- Sundlaug Vestmannaeyjar8 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Vestmannaeyjar & Pool9 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
YstikletturMountain · 488 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: NOTE: This image is a panorama consisting of multiple frames that were merged or stitched in software. As a result, this image necessarily underwent some form of digital manipulation. These manipulations may include blending, blurring, cloning, and color and perspective adjustments. As a result of these adjustments, the image content may be slightly different from reality at the points where multiple images were combined. This manipulation is often required due to lens, perspective, and parallax distortions.
HeimakletturMountain · 725 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: PeterRYV
Urðir LighthouseLighthouse · 1.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
EldfellVolcano · 1.8 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: michael clarke stuff
StóraklifMountain · 1.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego DelsoFiskhellarCave · 2.1 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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