Landmannahellir
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| Landmannahellir | |
|---|---|
 Moss covered land around Landmannahellir | |
  Location in Iceland | |
| Coordinates | 64°03′N 19°14′W / 64.050°N 19.233°W |
| Depth | 8 m |
| Length | 14 m |
| Website | www |
Landmannahellir (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlantˌmanːaˌhɛtlɪr̥]) is a small cave at the foot of the Hellisfjall mountain middle of Suðurland (South Iceland) in the influence area of the volcano Hekla.[1]
Landmannahellir is 14 metres (46 ft) long, 8 m (26 ft) wide and has a 4 m (13 ft) ceiling. It used to be a shelter for farmers with their sheep. Today it serves tourism. A few huts were built near the cave.[2]
