The Top 20 Caves in Iceland
Looking to visit a cave in Iceland on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Iceland’s 20
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
This 40m high waterfall should definitely not be missed.
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Dimmurborgir is an eerie rock labyrinth with peculiar ... caves and domes, e.g. Kirkja (church) were named.
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In the past it was even possible to swim in a cave, today it is forbidden.
Incidentally, this cave is also a location of the …
In the past it was even possible to swim in a cave, today it is forbidden.
Incidentally, this cave is also a location of the …
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Þvottahellir, which means “Wash Cave” in Icelandic, is a cave that you encounter during the walk to the Glymur waterfall. To get to the river formed by the waterfall, you …
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Hálsanefshellir Cave is a huge sea cave located at the beach close to the small town Vík. The cave is exceptional because of octagonal basalt pillars at the cave entrance. …
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Just go in and stay a moment.
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Some caves in the area are so large that they could even sleep several people.
The area is surrounded by legends and myths. According to Icelandic folklore, Dimmuborgir is home …
The area is surrounded by legends and myths. According to Icelandic folklore, Dimmuborgir is home …
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For centuries the fishermen-farmers made shelters of rock for fish in the cliffs, at Fiskhellar (Fish Caves); some of them still remain but most have been destroyed. It was a …
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Some caves in the area are so large that they could even sleep several people.
The area is surrounded by legends and myths. According to Icelandic folklore, Dimmuborgir is home …
The area is surrounded by legends and myths. According to Icelandic folklore, Dimmuborgir is home …
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Even though Skutafoss is a rather low-volume and small waterfall, it is absolutely worth the short stop and walk.
Walking to the waterfall and back takes about 15-20 minutes. You …
Walking to the waterfall and back takes about 15-20 minutes. You …
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