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Ca 100 Jahre alte. Primitive Behausungen, in den Stein gehauen. Beeindruckend! Ursprünglich von Schäfern benutzt, wurden sie tatsächlich vorübergehend auch als Hauptwohnsitz von sehr armen Familien bewohnt. Es lohnt sich vorbei zu schauen - rückt den eigenen Wohlstand wieder in das richtige Licht. Guides sehr freundlich und kompetent. Sehr netter Empfang und leckerer Kaffee - vielen Dank! 😊
I highly recommend visiting this place. Asia is a fantastic guide, she presents the history in such an interesting way it's worth every penny. The surroundings are also beautiful. ❤️
Reply from Caves of Laugarvatn
2026.05.12
Thank you for kinds words Klaudia, we are so lucky with this magnificent surrondings. Enjoy your travel in Iceland!
L entrée est chère pour la visite du lieu, (10 minutes maxi) qui a été réaménagé puisque les occupants de l' époque ont emporté les murs.
Rien de transcendant.
Reply from Caves of Laugarvatn
2026.05.11
Hi Marie, thank you for the feedback.
To clarify, the full experience always takes around 25 minutes. This includes the walk to the caves, a guided talk filled with fun facts about how the family lived and survived here, and free time to explore or ask our guides questions. Not sure how you managed to do all that in 10 minutes!
Regarding the price, 2,000 ISK is very low by Icelandic standards, it barely gets you a coffee and a cinnamon bun at most places. We also do not charge for parking, while many other sites in the area charge around 1,000 ISK just for the car. Here, your entry fee covers a guided historical adventure and the maintenance of this unique site.
We’re sorry it wasn't for you, but we wish you a great trip in Iceland!
You are welcome to contact me if you have any suggestions at kristofer@cavesoflaugarvatn.is
Best regards.
Kristofer
Owner
To clarify, the full experience always takes around 25 minutes. This includes the walk to the caves, a guided talk filled with fun facts about how the family lived and survived here, and free time to explore or ask our guides questions. Not sure how you managed to do all that in 10 minutes!
Regarding the price, 2,000 ISK is very low by Icelandic standards, it barely gets you a coffee and a cinnamon bun at most places. We also do not charge for parking, while many other sites in the area charge around 1,000 ISK just for the car. Here, your entry fee covers a guided historical adventure and the maintenance of this unique site.
We’re sorry it wasn't for you, but we wish you a great trip in Iceland!
You are welcome to contact me if you have any suggestions at kristofer@cavesoflaugarvatn.is
Best regards.
Kristofer
Owner
The owner Kris was exceptionally welcoming. It's not overcrowded at all and right in the Golden Circle area.
He and his brother are preserving a true gem of icelandic history.
It's a real experience to hear the story of the caves over candlelight with fermented shark and icelandic spirit for however dares to try.
You can really feel the peacefulness of this place that made people live here with their family. Completely worth it 10/10!!!
Reply from Caves of Laugarvatn
2026.05.12
Thanks a lot for the kind words! It was a pleasure having you. We’re glad you felt the peace and history of the place, and of course, that you survived the shark! Safe travels, Kris.
Awesome spot to learn about history and try some fermented shark and local spirits. Also offers coffee. Our tour guide Asha was really friendly and easygoing!
Reply from Caves of Laugarvatn
2026.05.12
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the history and the shark, and we’ll definitely pass the praise along to Asha. She’s great. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Well worth a visit and only a short distance off a main route. Very friendly and informative guide, full of interesting details about the house built into the caves and the families that had lived there.
Reply from Caves of Laugarvatn
2026.05.12
Thanks for the visit! Great to hear you enjoyed the stories and the short detour. We'll be sure to share your kind words with our guide!
Very friendly worker and the history is quite interesting. Can enjoy some fermented shark with Iceland vodka
Reply from Caves of Laugarvatn
2026.05.12
Thanks for the visit and the feedback! Glad you liked the history and were brave enough to go for the shark and 'Icelandic vodka', it’s the true local experience!
This place was a refreshing experience while driving around the golden circle. Tucked away between the folds of layers of lava, this old cave house looks like it could be inspiration for children's story book illustrations.
The brothers, owners and operators are very welcoming and helpful. I took their recommendation for restaurant nearby Lindin restaurant which did not disappoint.
Reply from Caves of Laugarvatn
2026.05.12
Thanks for stopping by! Glad you liked the 'storybook' vibes of the cave and found the recommendation for Lindin useful, it’s definitely one of our favorites too. Safe travels on the Golden Circle!