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    Iceland’s caves are not as popular as waterfalls or volcanoes and glaciers. Nonetheless, many of them are extremely attractive points to visit on the island and offer an opportunity to learn snippets of the country’s interesting geological history.

    The list of Iceland’s most beautiful caves is sure to include the caves with hot springs, those by the black beaches, Yoda’s cave, several old lava tunnels (it’s actually the longest of Iceland’s caves) and the famous Julius Verne Cave….

    We encourage you to read the following articles so that you can successfully choose the most interesting places and learn about their amazing stories!

    Top caves in Iceland

    Ice Caves – Icelandic Natural Marvels

    Ice caves (or glacial caves) are some of the most beautiful, mesmerising and unique places you can visit in Iceland. What are they, where can you see them,…

    Hjörleifshöfði – Extraordinary Yoda’s Cave

    Hjorleifshofdi (literally, Hjorleif Mountain) is a 221-meter-high hill that contains a cave now known as Yoda's Cave. In this article: Yoda's cave Hjorleifshofdi Mountain Hjorleifshofdi Cave - tips…

    Grjotagja – Lava Cave of Jon and Ygritte

    Grjotagja (Grjótagjá) is a small lava cave with a hot spring that became famous as the backdrop for the hot love scene between Jon Snow and Ygritte in…

    Vidgelmir – Iceland’s Most Popular Cave

    The opportunity to learn up close about the structure and operation of volcanoes is one of Iceland's greatest advantages. At Vidgelmir Cave you get to know the volcano…

    Vatnshellir – a Tunnel to the Center of the Earth

    Vatnshellir is one of Iceland's oldest lava tunnels. It is located in the northwestern part of the island, on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Vatnshellir was formed by an eruption…

    Surtshellir – a Free Access Lava Cave

    Surtshellir, named after the fiery giant of Norse mythology (Surtra), is the longest known lava cave in Iceland - it is about 1.5 km long. It is located…

    Songhellir – a Cave With Magical Acoustics

    Songhellir (Sönghellir) is a small lava cave in the Snaefellsjokull massif, on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It is surrounded by other smaller caves and a rather prominent stone arch.…

    Raufarhólshellir – a Lava Cave Near Reykjavik

    Raufarhólshellir is a lava cave located near Reykjavik. With its length of 1,360 meters, it is the fourth longest lava cave in Iceland. It is also extremely spacious,…

    Reynisfjara – a Beautiful but Dangerous Black Beach

    Reynisfjara is a black beach located near the town of Vik, in the southern part of Iceland. It is both Beauty and the Beast, as not only attractions…

    Arnarker – a Closed Lava Cave

    Arnarker is a cave that is the entrance to a lava tunnel in the Leitarhraun lava field, north of Road 380, near Thorlakshofn (Þorlákshöfn) in southwest Iceland. The…