Cave · South Iceland
The Caves of Ægissíða
ancient man-made sandstone caves 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
- The Caves of Ægissíða is 94 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 26 min by car.
- The nearest town to The Caves of Ægissíða is Hella.
- The Caves of Ægissíða is a cave in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hella |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 94 km by road, about 1 h 26 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.8383° N, 20.4073° 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 The Caves of Ægissíða?
The Caves of Ægissíða is a cave in South Iceland.
Where is The Caves of Ægissíða?
The Caves of Ægissíða is at 63.8383° N, 20.4073° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Hellnahellir, a cave about 650 m away in a straight line.
How far is The Caves of Ægissíða from Reykjavík?
The Caves of Ægissíða is 94 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 26 min by car.
How do I get to The Caves of Ægissíða?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of The Caves of Ægissíða, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit The Caves of Ægissíða?
We have not verified a fee for The Caves of Ægissíða. 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 The Caves of Ægissíða?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 3 minutes' drive from The Caves of Ægissíða. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (31 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (71 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Hella & Pool3 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool31 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Árbær & Pool71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool78 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon81 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HellnahellirCave · 650 mCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Jóhann Heiðar Árnason
ÆgissíðufossWaterfall · 2.1 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
ÁrbæjarfossWaterfall · 4.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
UrriðafossWaterfall · 16 kmCC0 · Photo: Netha Hussain
HestfjallMountain · 22 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
ÞríhyrningurMountain · 22 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.