The Underworld of the South
Guided tour around mysterious man-made caves - Iceland´s oldest still standing archaeological remains
Ancient man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella. Five of them have been open to the public. Some believe they date further back than the settlement of the Nordic Vikings.
The wonders of the Caves of Hella include ancient crosses, wall carvings and carved seats.
Mystery surrounds the caves and for centuries people have wondered:
- Are the caves the handywork of the Celts?
- Were the caves a place of ancient worship?
Discover the secrets and experience and the magical Underworld of the South.
Clothes according to weather and don´t forget your camera! You might consider leaving your high heels at home
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TripAdvisor Reviews(249)
We loved this tour. It made us feel good that our money is being used in a regenerative way to support this family run business to explore more caves. Loved hearing about the origin story and our guide was fantastic.
This was such a great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area both past and present. He was able to speak about the challenges of preserving history, while using land for farming, and navigating working with the government. The caves predates the Vikings arriving on Iceland.
That was such an interesting experience and the staff were extremely kind and friendly. It is a dive into the history of the Icelandsrs and their newly found origins. Absolutely worth it! Really enjoyed it!
We are a family of three (mum plus two teenage boys) and absolutely LOVED this tour. Stefan was super knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Icelandic history. 10/10 would recommend.
This was an unexpectedly nice surprise for a new attraction. If you are at all interested in the history and settlers of Iceland, this location has rewritten the origin story and changed the history books taught in school. Most impressive is that the Icelandic people have accepted this new story even with the less than flattering new information.
This place offers a fascinating glimpse into how people lived and thrived many years ago. It’s not only incredibly interesting but also set in a stunningly beautiful area. A special shout-out to our amazing and entertaining guide — thank you for sharing such engaging stories and insights!
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