Cave · East Iceland
Lúsíuhellir
cave in Iceland
Quick facts
- Lúsíuhellir is 581 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 20 min by car.
- The nearest town to Lúsíuhellir is Djúpivogur.
- Lúsíuhellir is a cave in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Djúpivogur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 581 km by road, about 8 h 20 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7016° N, 14.1732° 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.
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 Lúsíuhellir?
Lúsíuhellir is a cave in East Iceland.
Where is Lúsíuhellir?
Lúsíuhellir is at 64.7016° N, 14.1732° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Djúpivogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Smátindafjall, a mountain about 2.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Lúsíuhellir from Reykjavík?
Lúsíuhellir is 581 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 20 min by car.
How do I get to Lúsíuhellir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Lúsíuhellir, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Djúpivogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Lúsíuhellir?
We have not verified a fee for Lúsíuhellir. 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 Lúsíuhellir?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 83 minutes' drive from Lúsíuhellir. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 83 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with 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.
