Best Time to Visit Ice Caves in Iceland

The Crystal Ice Cave is located in Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. The best time to visit the magnificent Crystal Ice Cave in all its glory is from November till the end of March/beginning of April, with a season lasting for about five months. The cave is not cold enough for the rest of the year, and it is not safe to enter because of the melting ice. Join this Crystal Ice Cave with a Super Jeep tour to have the most unforgettable experience!

The man-made ice tunnel is located on the second-largest glacier in Iceland, Langjökull. It is unique not only because it is entirely made by human hand, but also because it can be visited all year round! This attraction is great for tourists who come to Iceland during the summer and want to experience the Icelandic glacier. Choose a tour package with snowmobiling or Northern Lights to enhance your experience!

Falljökull ice cave is located within the bigger Vatnajökull, Europe's biggest glacier (the same glacier where Crystal Ice Cave is). Although this ice cave is much smaller than Crystal Ice Cave, it is completely worthwhile seeing it. Unfortunately, this ice cave can only be visited during the winter season, from October to April. Check out this Vatnajökull Ice Cave with Glacier Hike tour to have an even more enhanced experience!

Katla Ice Cave is indeed a geological marvel. Hiding beneath the Kotlujokull glacier (named after Katla, the notorious volcano), this cave was created by fire and ice. Due to its unique geology, Katla Ice Cave is the only natural ice cave in Iceland that can be visited all year round! Check out this Katla Ice Cave tour to see its contrasting blue and black walls, half created by lava and half created by ice and snow!

So, now that you know what the best times to visit each of these awesome ice caves are, it's time to check out the incredible ice cave tours in Iceland. To find more information, read our blog about the 5 best ice caves in Iceland.