Cave · East Iceland
Páskahellir
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
- Páskahellir is 656 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 34 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
- The nearest town to Páskahellir is Seyðisfjörður.
- Páskahellir is a cave in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Seyðisfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 656 km by road, about 9 h 34 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.1585° N, 13.6375° 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 1.3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Páskahellir?
Páskahellir is a cave in East Iceland.
Where is Páskahellir?
Páskahellir is at 65.1585° N, 13.6375° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Norðfjarðarviti, a lighthouse about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Páskahellir from Reykjavík?
Páskahellir is 656 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 34 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
How do I get to Páskahellir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Páskahellir, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Páskahellir?
We have not verified a fee for Páskahellir. 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 Páskahellir?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 79 minutes' drive from Páskahellir. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
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On the way back
- Vök Baths79 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
NorðfjarðarvitiLighthouse · 1.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.isGerpirMountain · 11 km
BrimnesvitiLighthouse · 18 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Arian Zwegers
BúðareyrarfossWaterfall · 20 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: AleWiKlifbrekkufossarWaterfall · 21 km
GufufossWaterfall · 22 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.