Beyond the city
Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel
30 minutes from Reykjavík
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel
Raufarhólshellir is one of the longest and best-known lava tunnels in Iceland, 30 minutes from Reykjavík and open all year, with a footbridge and lighting in its first part, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Official
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Perlan33 kmCar or taxi 70 min
- Sky Lagoon33 kmCar or taxi 71 min
- Hallgrímskirkja34 kmCar or taxi 73 min
- National Museum35 kmCar or taxi 75 min
- Harpa35 kmCar or taxi 75 min
Bus terminals
- Hlemmur34 kmCar or taxi 73 min
- BSÍ bus terminal34 kmCar or taxi 73 min