Raufarhólshellir

Raufarhólshellir Lava Cave Tour

September 12, 2019 by Eric

Raufarhólshellir is one of the most popular lava caves in Iceland. It’s about 40 minutes from Reykjavik. But even better, if you’re heading to Geysir on the Golden Circle, it’s less than 10 minutes out of your way. A couple of years ago, I wouldn’t have qualified that first sentence. Raufarhólshellir was unquestionably the most …

Saturday, June 25 update: Geothermal, lava caves, and Hveragerði

June 27, 2016 by Eric

We left Hafnarfjörður and headed toward the Golden Circle area. Our first stop was the Onpower Geothermal Energy Exhibition. You will see the steam as you drive past on Route 1. The buildings are massive, but the Visitor’s Center is in the small “arrow” in the middle.