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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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Most areas
365 days
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Geothermal areas
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Every 5–10 min
Strokkur erupts
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Most areas
Year-round
Open all year
100°C
Boiling springs
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Explore Iceland's Geothermal Areas
Discover geysers, hot springs and volcanic features across Iceland — select a pin for details.
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Must-see
Iceland's Geothermal Wonders
Natural geological features shaped by millions of years of volcanic activity.
Hveravellir
Protected geothermal area on Kjölur with hot springs, colourful mineral deposits, seasonal huts and a bathing pool.
Geysir Geothermal Area
Historic geothermal field in Haukadalur with Great Geysir, Strokkur and numerous hot springs.
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
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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All geothermal areas
Every natural geothermal feature across Iceland.

Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant
Major ON Power geothermal station and public geothermal exhibition at Hellisheiði.
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Jarðhitasvæði við Torfajökul
Vast geothermal landscape of steam, hot springs, and colorful rhyolite around Torfajökull volcano.
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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
ON Power geothermal station in the Hengill volcanic area near Þingvallavatn.
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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
Historic geothermal field in Haukadalur with Great Geysir, Strokkur and numerous hot springs.
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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
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
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
„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
Blue geothermal pools in the Geysir area of Haukadalur.
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Bláhver
Hot Spring in Highlands, Iceland.
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Drangsnes Hot Pots
Free seafront geothermal hot pots in Drangsnes with open views across Steingrímsfjörður.
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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
Hot Spring in Highlands, Iceland.
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Gvendarbrunnur á Smjörvatnsheiðarleið
Discover Gvendarbrunnur á Smjörvatnsheiðarleið, a unique geothermal spring blessed by history in East Iceland.
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Hverbraud
Experience the unique tradition of Hverabrauð, hot spring bread, baked in Iceland's geothermal embrace.
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Kröflustöð
Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.
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Krýsuvík
Geothermal area on Reykjanes
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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
Small geothermally warmed pond in Laugarvatn with resident fish.
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Urban geothermal beach and sea-bathing area in Reykjavík.
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Rauðihver
Hot Spring in Highlands, Iceland.
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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
Regularly active geyser in Haukadalur, typically erupting at intervals of several minutes.
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Stórihver
Highland geothermal feature near the Laugavegur route with steam and hot springs.
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Sísjóðandi
Hot geothermal pool in the Geysir area, viewed from marked paths.
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Vonarskarð geothermal area
Witness the otherworldly landscape of Vonarskarð, where vibrant geothermal pools meet rugged volcanic terrain.
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Ystihver
Hot Spring in North Iceland, Iceland.
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Óþerrishola
Named geothermal pool in the Geysir area of Haukadalur.
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Seltún
Vibrant Seltún: a geothermal wonderland of bubbling mud pots and kaleidoscopic mineral colours.
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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
Geothermal landscape in the Hengill volcanic system near Nesjavellir.
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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
Mars-like geothermal area with boiling mud pots
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Þeistareykir
Witness Earth's raw power at Þeistareykir, a vibrant geothermal area with bubbling mud pots.
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Fúlipollur
Fúlipollur is a sulphur-smelling geothermal mud spring in the Krýsuvík area, close to Seltún.
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Konungshver
Historic geothermal spring in the Geysir area whose activity has varied over time.
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Rauðamelsölkelda
Discover Rauðamelsölkelda, a significant mineral spring nestled amidst the rocky, golden landscape of West Iceland.
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Stórihver
Geothermal spring in the Fjallabak highlands near Hrafntinnusker.
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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
Europe's most powerful hot spring
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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
Active volcanic and geothermal mountain system south of Þingvallavatn.
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Which Geothermal Experience Is Right for You?
From erupting geysers to wild hot springs and active lava fields — pick your adventure.
Geysers & Golden Circle
- See Strokkur erupt every 5–10 minutes at Geysir
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Wild Hot Springs
- Bathe in natural rivers and outdoor geothermal pools
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Reykjanes & Lava Fields
- Iceland's newest lava fields and geothermal vents
- Browse Reykjanes geothermal tours
Highlands Geothermal
- Landmannalaugar and Kerlingarfjöll highland hot springs
- Browse Highlands geothermal tours
Geothermal Tours & Experiences
Guided tours to Iceland's most dramatic geothermal areas — Geysir, Reykjanes, Mývatn and the Highlands
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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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