south iceland
Haukadalur Geothermal Valley
About Haukadalur Geothermal Valley
Haukadalur is located on Route 35, about 100 km from Reykjavík and 50 km from Þingvellir. The site has: - Strokkur geyser (erupts every 5-10 min) - Geysir hot spring (mostly dormant) - Dozens of smaller hot springs - Boiling mud pools - Steam vents - Visitor centre, café, hotel Wooden walkways allow safe viewing of the geothermal features. The site is free and accessible year-round.
📖 Story
Haukadalur has been an active geothermal area for thousands of years. The word 'geyser' comes from Geysir, the famous hot spring here that was first documented in 1294. While Geysir is now mostly dormant, Strokkur erupts every 5-10 minutes, shooting water 20-40 metres into the air.
✈️ Why Visit
Watch a powerful geyser erupt every few minutes in one of Iceland's most active geothermal valleys.
💡 Did You Know?
The English word 'geyser' comes from Geysir, the hot spring that gave its name to all erupting hot springs worldwide.
Key Facts
Home to Geysir and Strokkur
Strokkur erupts every 5-10 min
Dozens of hot springs
Free admission
On Golden Circle route
Open year-round
📍 GPS Location
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