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Haukadalur Valley
Haukadalur valley is the geothermal heartland of the Golden Circle, home to the famous Geysir and Strokkur geysers along with dozens of other hot springs, mud pools and fumaroles spread across the hillside. The valley has been geothermally active for at least a thousand years — Arab traveller Al-Idrisi mentioned erupting springs in Iceland in 1154. A network of paths crosses the valley between different thermal features, and information boards explain the geology in detail. The area is always free to walk around.
About Haukadalur Valley
Haukadalur valley is the geothermal heartland of the Golden Circle, home to the famous Geysir and Strokkur geysers along with dozens of other hot springs, mud pools and fumaroles spread across the hillside. The valley has been geothermally active for at least a thousand years — Arab traveller Al-Idrisi mentioned erupting springs in Iceland in 1154. A network of paths crosses the valley between different thermal features, and information boards explain the geology in detail. The area is always free to walk around.
Did You Know?
- ✔Haukadalur Valley is part of Iceland's diverse landscape
- ✔Iceland offers an incredible variety of natural and cultural experiences
- ✔The country's unique geology creates a constantly changing and dramatic environment
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Haukadalur Valley is a point of interest in south-iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.

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Haukadalur valley is the geothermal heartland of the Golden Circle, home to the famous Geysir and Strokkur geysers along with dozens of other hot springs, mud pools and fumaroles spread across the hillside. The valley has been geothermally active for at least a thousand years — Arab traveller Al-Idrisi mentioned erupting springs in Iceland in 1154. A network of paths crosses the valley between different thermal features, and information boards explain the geology in detail. The area is always free to walk around.
Why Visit
The area is always free to walk around.
Did You Know?
The valley has been geothermally active for at least a thousand years — Arab traveller Al-Idrisi mentioned erupting springs in Iceland in 1154.