Cave · West Iceland

Vatnshellir

cave in Iceland

Vatnshellir, Iceland
Photo: Domenico Convertini from Zurich, Schweiz · 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

  • Vatnshellir is 203 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Vatnshellir is Ólafsvík.
  • Vatnshellir is a cave in West Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Vatnshellir: The facts
Nearest townÓlafsvík
From Reykjavík203 km by road, about 2 h 59 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.7481° N, 23.8179° 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.

Questions people ask

What is Vatnshellir?

Vatnshellir is a cave in West Iceland.

Where is Vatnshellir?

Vatnshellir is at 64.7481° N, 23.8179° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Ólafsvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Lóndrangar, a viewpoint about 2.3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Vatnshellir from Reykjavík?

Vatnshellir is 203 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car.

How do I get to Vatnshellir?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Vatnshellir?

We have not verified a fee for Vatnshellir. 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.

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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