south-iceland · Iceland
Nýja Hverasvæðið Hveragerði
About Nýja Hverasvæðið Hveragerði
„Hveragerði er einn af fáum bæjum í heiminum sem er staðsettur í miðju jarðhitasvæði“. Nýtt hverasvæði myndaðist í Hveragerði í jarðskjálfta sem varð í maí 2008 á Suðurlandi (1). Gengið er að svæðinu frá bílastæðum við Garðyrkjuskóla ríkisins (2).
Did You Know?
- ✔Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, creating intense geothermal activity
- ✔Nýja Hverasvæðið Hveragerði is fed by geothermal heat from deep underground
- ✔Geothermal springs have been used by Icelanders for bathing and relaxation for centuries
Tours Near Nýja Hverasvæðið Hveragerði
Best-rated Iceland experiences — book with free cancellation
Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour
From $377.1
Book Now
Diamond Beach & Jökulsárlón Floating Glacier Guided Day Tour
From $1728.84
Book Now
Private Tour: South Coast of Iceland by SUV or Van from Reykjavik
From $820
Book NowAbout Nýja Hverasvæðið Hveragerði
Nýja Hverasvæðið Hveragerði is a geothermal hot spring in south-iceland, one of the many natural wonders created by Iceland's active volcanic geology. Geothermal hot springs are a defining feature of the Icelandic landscape.
Why Visit
A natural geothermal wonder, a product of Iceland's volcanic activity.
📖 Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
📍 Location
Loading map…
