Punt d'interès
Cova de Vatnshellir
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Suggeriments de la gent de la zona
Guðbjörg
May 5, 2022
The cave is an 8000 year old lava tube created by volcanic eruption from a nearby crater in the Purkhólar crater family. As the lava rushed down the hill in a lava river it began to cool on the surface, creating a crust on top of the lava river. As the eruption stopped, all the lava from underneath this crust continued to drain out. That eventually left behind empty tube with roof on top that gradually cooled down.
The cave is an 8000 year old lava tube created by volcanic eruption from a nearby crater in the Purkhólar crater family. As the lava rushed down the hill in a lava river it began to cool on the surface, creating a crust on top of the lava river. As the eruption stopped, all the lava from underneath…
Ragna
August 10, 2021
Exploring Vatnshellir Cave is truly an amazing and unforgettable experience. This 8.000 year old Lava Tube reaches over 200 meters and reaches 35 meters below the surface.
Ivar
July 19, 2022
Vatnshellir is a cave that goes under the glacier. More than 200m long and goes almost 100m down.
Indriði
December 22, 2016
This is where we originate from... The area all around the glacier contains hundreds of lava tubes, which makes the area really special for those interested in caves. Vatnshellir was closed by the National Park few years ago for protection reasons and now it's only open with guidance The cave itself is an 8000 year old lava tube created by volcanic eruption from a nearby crater in the Purkhólar crater family. As the lava rushed down the hill in a lava river it began to cool on the surface, creating a crust on top of the lava river. As the eruption stopped, all the lava from underneath this crust continued to drain out. That eventually left behind empty tube with roof on top that gradual
This is where we originate from... The area all around the glacier contains hundreds of lava tubes, which makes the area really special for those interested in caves. Vatnshellir was closed by the National Park few years ago for protection reasons and now it's only open with guidance The cave itse…
Loa
August 1, 2021
Exploring Vatnshellir cave in Snæfellsnes is truly amazing and unforgettable experience. This 8000 year old lava tube reaches over 200 meters and goes 35 meters below the surface www.vatnshellir.is Songhellir is another famous cave. The name means the cave of songs. It is well known because of its echo. Víðgelmir lava cave is the largest of all caves in Iceland, 148,000 cubic metres. It has beautiful ice formations and deep inside there are lava stalactites and stalagmites. Víðgelmir is considered by specialists to be one of the most remarkable caves on earth, and also one of the biggest. Guides from "The Cave" arrange short (1,5 hour) and long (4 hours) tours. www.thecave.is
Exploring Vatnshellir cave in Snæfellsnes is truly amazing and unforgettable experience. This 8000 year old lava tube reaches over 200 meters and goes 35 meters below the surface www.vatnshellir.is Songhellir is another famous cave. The name means the cave of songs. It is well known because of its…
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