Cave · Capital Region
Maríuhellar
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
- Maríuhellar is 13 km from Reykjavík by road, about 18 min by car.
- The nearest town to Maríuhellar is Hafnarfjörður.
- Maríuhellar is a cave in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 13 km by road, about 18 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0717° N, 21.8924° 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 Maríuhellar?
Maríuhellar is a cave in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Maríuhellar?
Maríuhellar is at 64.0717° N, 21.8924° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Vífilsstaðavatn, a lake about 1.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Maríuhellar from Reykjavík?
Maríuhellar is 13 km from Reykjavík by road, about 18 min by car.
How do I get to Maríuhellar?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Maríuhellar, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Maríuhellar?
We have not verified a fee for Maríuhellar. 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 Maríuhellar?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 12 minutes' drive from Maríuhellar. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (13 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (15 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool12 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon13 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool15 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool16 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool18 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool22 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool82 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
VífilsstaðavatnLake · 1.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Hornstrandir1
ÁstjörnLake · 3.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjarki S
HvaleyrarvatnLake · 4.1 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
BúrfellMountain · 5.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Kristján Mewes
ElliðavatnLake · 5.5 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, IcelandHelgafell (Hafnarfjörður) trailHike · 5.5 km
Sources
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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