About two kilometres from the farm is the cave Víđgelmir. Its 1585 metres make it one of the longest caves in Iceland and in volume the second largest lava cave in the world. Viking age jewellery was found there recently.

The cave is only to be visited with supervision and the farmers at Fljotstunga arrange tours with a experienced guide.

Short tours 1 hour
Min. 4 persons
Max 15 persons
Age limit: 8 years 

Long tours 3-4 hours
Min. 3 persons
Max 8 persons
Age limit 13 years

The cave is partly rough and warm clothes, good walking boots and gloves are recommended. Helmets and light bulbs are included in the guiding.

Please be aware that Víđgelmir is a preserved cave and that no one is allowed to enter it without permission and guidance.

 

 

Kristín & Bjarni
Fljótstunga
Travel service
320 Reykholt

Tel: 435 1198
Mobile: 898 7512
Fax 435 1498

Email: fljotstunga@simnet.is