Landmannahellir

{{Short description|Cave in Iceland}}

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Landmannahellir ({{IPA|is|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.{{cite web|title=Landmannahellir a tourist service and accommodation center in the highlands of Iceland|url=http://www.landmannahellir.is/english/index1.htm|accessdate=2017-08-10|language=German}}

Landmannahellir is {{convert|14|metres}} long, {{cvt|8|m}} wide and has a {{cvt|4|m}} ceiling. It used to be a shelter for farmers with their sheep. Today it serves tourism. A few huts were built near the cave.{{cite web|title=LANDMANNAHELLIR|url=http://nat.is/travelguideeng/plofin_landmannahellir.htm|accessdate=2017-08-10|language=German}}

Next to Landmannahellir

  • Löðmundur mountain in the north
  • Löðmundarvatn lake in the east
  • Landmannaleið trail

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Category:Caves of Iceland

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