Uncover the ancient man-made caves of Hella in Iceland, believed to predate the Viking settlement. Explore the mysteries, hidden secrets, and untold stories of this historic landmark site.
- Caves of Hella - At this location, called Ægissíða, there are 12 ancient man made caves. In this tour your local guide will take you to four of them.
- Guided tour
A dozen age-old artificial grottos have been found on the property of Ægissíða near Hella along the southern seaboard of Iceland. Currently, four of these caves are accessible to the public through our tour guides. This location is considered the most ancient archaeological site in Iceland that’s still standing. Some conjecture that these caves might be older than the Nordic Viking settlement.
The marvels within the Hella Caves include age-old crosses, intricate wall engravings, and carved seating.
A cloud of uncertainty looms over these caves and over the years, numerous individuals have pondered over two main questions:
Were the Celts responsible for the construction of these caves?
Could these caves have possibly served as sacred sites for ancient rituals?
These caves are a significant historical monument, and during your visit, you’ll uncover hidden gems and untold tales from Iceland’s past.
Come, explore the enigmatic insides of these caves with a local guide and immerse in the spellbinding Underworld of the south.
The positioning of these caves is convenient, adjacent to Route 1 (also known as the Ring Road), which is roughly an hour’s journey from Reykjavik.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.