south iceland
Flúðir Village
About Flúðir Village
Flúðir is located about 100 km east of Reykjavík, just off the Golden Circle route. The village has a population of around 400 and offers basic services including shops, accommodations, and restaurants. Key attractions: - Secret Lagoon (oldest geothermal pool in Iceland) - Geothermal greenhouses (mushroom, tomato, flower cultivation) - Minni Borg Café - Nearby hot springs (Hrunalaug, Laugarás) Flúðir is a quiet, authentic Icelandic village with a charming rural atmosphere.
📖 Story
Flúðir sits atop one of Iceland's most productive geothermal fields, with naturally hot water bubbling up everywhere. For decades, locals have used this energy to grow fresh produce in heated greenhouses — Flúðir is Iceland's mushroom capital, producing tonnes of mushrooms each year.
✈️ Why Visit
Visit Iceland's 'mushroom capital' and soak in the historic Secret Lagoon geothermal pool.
💡 Did You Know?
Flúðir produces over 30% of Iceland's fresh mushrooms using geothermal-heated greenhouses.
Key Facts
Population: ~400
Iceland's mushroom capital
Geothermal greenhouses
Home to Secret Lagoon
100 km from Reykjavík
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