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Notable cave · Southern Region, Iceland

Þakgilshellir

Þakgilshellir is a cave in Southern Region, Iceland.

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Þakgilshellir: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Þakgilshellir

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Þakgilshellir — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 63.52938, -18.88603. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Þakgilshellir open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Þakgilshellir yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Þakgilshellir?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Þakgilshellir?

    Nearby: Reynisfjall (viewpoint, 16 km), Hjörleifshöfði (viewpoint, 17 km), Katla (viewpoint, 17 km), Reynisdrangar (attraction, 20 km), Black Waterfall (waterfall, 21 km), Mýrdalsjökull (viewpoint, 23 km).

    Is Þakgilshellir worth visiting?

    Þakgilshellir is listed as a notable cave in Iceland on Spotwander.