Cave
Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel
Near Reykjavík, Raufarhólshellir is one of Iceland’s longest and most accessible lava tunnels. Formed in a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, this underground cave is spellbinding with shafts of light falling through its skylights, icicles in winter and colourful rock textures.
- Region
- South Iceland
- Time to allow
- 1.5 hours
- Entry
- Paid
- Season
- All year
Practical information
- Kind
- Cave
- Road
- Paved
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Nearest town
- Hveragerði · 12 km
- Reykjavík
- 36 km (as the crow flies)
- Coordinates
- 63.9400, -21.3800
- On the map
- Open location
Before you go
- Guided, with walkways; it’s 4–5 °C inside, and the lighting is more impressive in winter.