Cave · South Iceland

Tintron

cave in Iceland

Tintron, Iceland
Photo: Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason from Reykjavík, Iceland · CC BY-SA 2.0

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

  • Tintron is 71 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 16 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.
  • The nearest town to Tintron is Hveragerði.
  • Tintron is a cave in South Iceland.
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The facts

Tintron: The facts
Nearest townHveragerði
From Reykjavík71 km by road, about 1 h 16 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.2190° N, 20.9525° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 1.4 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Tintron?

Tintron is a cave in South Iceland.

Where is Tintron?

Tintron is at 64.2190° N, 20.9525° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Laugarvatnshellar, a cave about 3.3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Tintron from Reykjavík?

Tintron is 71 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 16 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.

How do I get to Tintron?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tintron, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.

Does it cost anything to visit Tintron?

We have not verified a fee for Tintron. 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 Tintron?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 45 minutes' drive from Tintron. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (58 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (64 min).

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Sources

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