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Strokkur geyser erupting at Geysir, Iceland

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ICELAND · NATURAL WONDERS

Geothermal
Wonders

Geysers erupting every five minutes, boiling rivers, steaming mud pools and fumaroles across a volcanic landscape unlike anywhere on Earth.

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Geothermal areas

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Strokkur erupts

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Every 5–10 min

Strokkur erupts

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100°C

Boiling springs

Discovery

Explore Iceland's Geothermal Areas

Discover geysers, hot springs and volcanic features across Iceland — select a pin for details.

44 geothermal areas mapped

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Iceland's Geothermal Wonders

Natural geological features shaped by millions of years of volcanic activity.

Hveravellir
Highlands

Hveravellir

Protected geothermal area on Kjölur with hot springs, colourful mineral deposits, seasonal huts and a bathing pool.

South Iceland

Geysir Geothermal Area

Historic geothermal field in Haukadalur with Great Geysir, Strokkur and numerous hot springs.

Hveragarðurinn — Hveragerði Geothermal Park
South Iceland

Hveragarðurinn — Hveragerði Geothermal Park

Explore Hveragarðurinn, Hveragerði's vibrant geothermal park, with active hot springs, steam vents, and a striking blue pool.

Gunnuhver Geothermal Area
Reykjanes

Gunnuhver Geothermal Area

Gunnuhver is a powerful geothermal area on the Reykjanes Peninsula with boiling mud pools, steam vents and sulphur-rich geothermal activity.

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Every natural geothermal feature across Iceland.

Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant
South Iceland

Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant

Major ON Power geothermal station and public geothermal exhibition at Hellisheiði.

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Jarðhitasvæði við Torfajökul
Highlands

Jarðhitasvæði við Torfajökul

Vast geothermal landscape of steam, hot springs, and colorful rhyolite around Torfajökull volcano.

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Earth Lagoon Mývatn
North Iceland

Earth Lagoon Mývatn

Geothermal lagoon near Lake Mývatn with mineral-rich water, natural steam and volcanic landscape views.

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Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station
South Iceland

Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station

ON Power geothermal station in the Hengill volcanic area near Þingvallavatn.

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Hveravellir
Highlands

Hveravellir

Protected geothermal area on Kjölur with hot springs, colourful mineral deposits, seasonal huts and a bathing pool.

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Geysir Geothermal Area
South IcelandGeothermal Area

Geysir Geothermal Area

Historic geothermal field in Haukadalur with Great Geysir, Strokkur and numerous hot springs.

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Hveragarðurinn — Hveragerði Geothermal Park
South Iceland

Hveragarðurinn — Hveragerði Geothermal Park

Explore Hveragarðurinn, Hveragerði's vibrant geothermal park, with active hot springs, steam vents, and a striking blue pool.

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Gunnuhver Geothermal Area
Reykjanes

Gunnuhver Geothermal Area

Gunnuhver is a powerful geothermal area on the Reykjanes Peninsula with boiling mud pools, steam vents and sulphur-rich geothermal activity.

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Austurengjahver
Reykjanes

Austurengjahver

An active geothermal mud spring in the Austurengjar area south of Kleifarvatn, part of the wider Krýsuvík high-temperature geothermal system.

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Bjarnarflag
North IcelandGeothermal Station

Bjarnarflag

„Jarðhitasvæði vestan undir Námaskarði, um 4 km frá Reykjahlíð. Þar urðu eldsumbrot og miklar náttúruhamfarir á árunum 1724-29 og aftur í Kröflueldum á árinu 1977“ (1). „Land sprakk, gliðnaði og seig og urðu m.a. töluverðar skemmdir á mannvirkjum Kísiliðjunnar“ (2). Verksmiðjan var starfrekin á árunum 1966 til 2004 en hún vann kísilgúr út botnleðju Mývatns (3).

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Blesi
South Iceland

Blesi

Blue geothermal pools in the Geysir area of Haukadalur.

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Bláhver
Highlands

Bláhver

Hot Spring in Highlands, Iceland.

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Drangsnes Hot Pots
Westfjords

Drangsnes Hot Pots

Free seafront geothermal hot pots in Drangsnes with open views across Steingrímsfjörður.

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Englandshverir
West Iceland

Englandshverir

Discover Englandshverir, where warm geothermal pools merge with a vibrant river, perfect for a unique dip amidst stunning Icelandic nature.

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Gamli Fagrihver
Highlands

Gamli Fagrihver

Hot Spring in Highlands, Iceland.

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Gvendarbrunnur á Smjörvatnsheiðarleið
East Iceland

Gvendarbrunnur á Smjörvatnsheiðarleið

Discover Gvendarbrunnur á Smjörvatnsheiðarleið, a unique geothermal spring blessed by history in East Iceland.

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Hverbraud
North Iceland

Hverbraud

Experience the unique tradition of Hverabrauð, hot spring bread, baked in Iceland's geothermal embrace.

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Kröflustöð
North Iceland

Kröflustöð

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

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Krýsuvík
ReykjanesGeothermal Area

Krýsuvík

Geothermal area on Reykjanes

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Kvika
Capital Region

Kvika

Discover Kvika, a geothermal foot bath on a rocky shore offering stunning views of the ocean and snowy mountains.

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Laugarvatn Geothermal Goldfish Pond
South Iceland

Laugarvatn Geothermal Goldfish Pond

Small geothermally warmed pond in Laugarvatn with resident fish.

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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Capital Region

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach

Urban geothermal beach and sea-bathing area in Reykjavík.

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Rauðihver
Highlands

Rauðihver

Hot Spring in Highlands, Iceland.

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Reykjanesvirkjun
Reykjanes

Reykjanesvirkjun

A 100 MW geothermal power station at the tip of Reykjanes, using high-temperature geothermal steam to generate electricity in one of Iceland's most active volcanic landscapes.

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Strokkur
South IcelandGeyser

Strokkur

Regularly active geyser in Haukadalur, typically erupting at intervals of several minutes.

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Stórihver
South Iceland

Stórihver

Highland geothermal feature near the Laugavegur route with steam and hot springs.

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Sísjóðandi
South Iceland

Sísjóðandi

Hot geothermal pool in the Geysir area, viewed from marked paths.

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Vonarskarð geothermal area
Highlands

Vonarskarð geothermal area

Witness the otherworldly landscape of Vonarskarð, where vibrant geothermal pools meet rugged volcanic terrain.

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Ystihver
North Iceland

Ystihver

Hot Spring in North Iceland, Iceland.

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Óþerrishola
South Iceland

Óþerrishola

Named geothermal pool in the Geysir area of Haukadalur.

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Seltún
ReykjanesGeothermal Area

Seltún

Vibrant Seltún: a geothermal wonderland of bubbling mud pots and kaleidoscopic mineral colours.

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Hveradalir
HighlandsGeothermal Area

Hveradalir

Hveradalir, the 'Valley of Hot Springs' in Kerlingarfjöll, reveals Iceland's fiery heart with surreal steaming landscapes.

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Nesjavellir Geothermal Area
South Iceland

Nesjavellir Geothermal Area

Geothermal landscape in the Hengill volcanic system near Nesjavellir.

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Námafjall Geothermal Ridge
North Iceland

Námafjall Geothermal Ridge

Witness Iceland's raw geothermal power at Námafjall, a barren ridge with steaming vents and alien landscapes.

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Hverir (Námaskarð) Geothermal Area
North IcelandFumarole Field

Hverir (Námaskarð) Geothermal Area

Mars-like geothermal area with boiling mud pots

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Þeistareykir
North Iceland

Þeistareykir

Witness Earth's raw power at Þeistareykir, a vibrant geothermal area with bubbling mud pots.

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Fúlipollur
Reykjanes

Fúlipollur

Fúlipollur is a sulphur-smelling geothermal mud spring in the Krýsuvík area, close to Seltún.

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Konungshver
South Iceland

Konungshver

Historic geothermal spring in the Geysir area whose activity has varied over time.

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Rauðamelsölkelda
West Iceland

Rauðamelsölkelda

Discover Rauðamelsölkelda, a significant mineral spring nestled amidst the rocky, golden landscape of West Iceland.

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Stórihver
Highlands

Stórihver

Geothermal spring in the Fjallabak highlands near Hrafntinnusker.

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Öskurhóll
Highlands

Öskurhóll

Witness Öskurhóll, a vibrant geothermal hot spring in Iceland's rugged Highlands, where steam erupts near a vivid blue pool.

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Deildartunguhver
West IcelandHot Spring

Deildartunguhver

Europe's most powerful hot spring

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Svartsengi
Reykjanes

Svartsengi

A major high-temperature geothermal field north of Grindavík, home to Iceland's first combined geothermal power plant and the system that gave rise to the Blue Lagoon.

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Hengill Geothermal Area
South Iceland

Hengill Geothermal Area

Active volcanic and geothermal mountain system south of Þingvallavatn.

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Good to know

Geothermal areas vs. baths & lagoons

🌋 Natural geothermal areas

Wild geological features — geysers, boiling mud pools, fumaroles and natural hot springs found in the open landscape.

Most are free to visit and accessible year-round. You cannot bathe in them — the water reaches 100°C and the ground is fragile and dangerous.

Stay on marked paths and never touch the water unless a sign explicitly allows bathing.

♨️ Lagoons & geothermal baths

Commercial facilities where geothermal water is piped into temperature-controlled pools — Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, Forest Lagoon and more.

These require tickets, usually booked in advance. Water temperature is kept at a comfortable 38–42°C.

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