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Rútshellir

Sight · South Iceland & Golden Circle

Man-made cave dwelling carved into a rock outcrop near Rútshöfði, said to have housed early settler Rútur and later used as a farm shelter.

AccessFree · flat 5 min walk from small roadside pull-off

GPS63.4406, -19.4644

Local tip: A quick, easy stop right off Route 1 near Skógar — worth a 10-minute detour if you’re passing on the South Coast.

Near Rútshellir