Raufarhólshellir

#156 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Trail, Cave

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Raufarhólshellir is the fourth-longest lava tube in Iceland. The cave's proximity to Reykjavík made it popular with visitors, who caused damage to the cave. In late 2016 the cave was closed to the public to clear accumulated garbage and install lighting and a walkway to part of the cave. The cave reopened for guided tours the following year. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 63°56'24"N, 21°23'50"W

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SuðurlandIceland

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Raufarhólshellir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Búri Cave.

3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Búri Cave
82 min walk • The Búri cave is a lava tube located in southwestern Iceland and was discovered in 1992, by the volcanologist Guðmundur Þorsteinsson. The cave was closed in 2014 by the owners of the land in cooperation with the Icelandic Speleological Society.