The caves in Upper Hvol have historically been referred to as ‘the Irish Caves’ which are set into the so-called, ´Irish Heath´. It was originally thought that many of these man- made or artificial caves were made in the 19th century, but in fact, their historical names appear to confirm that they originated even before the settlement period.
There are three Upper Hvol Caves, two of which are joined together and the third is considered to be the 2nd longest man-made cave in Iceland, measuring some 45 meters in length. However, because a section of the roof collapsed about 100 years ago, one can only go a third of the way into the cave. The Upper Hvols Caves are a protected natural site.
Follow the path and cross the fence opening it (Please close it behind you)
