Natural Hot Spring
Hveragerði Geothermal Park
south-iceland
Hveragerði Geothermal Park is a small park in the centre of Hveragerði town featuring active hot springs, steaming vents, and bubbling mud pools. It's a free, accessible introduction to Iceland's geothermal wonders.
Walk among steaming hot springs and bubbling mud pools in a free town park.
Story
Hveragerði is known as the 'hot spring town' due to intense geothermal activity beneath it. The park showcases this activity with wooden walkways over steaming vents and hot springs. Locals have used the geothermal heat for decades to grow vegetables and flowers in greenhouses.
About Hveragerði Geothermal Park
The park is located in the centre of Hveragerði, with free parking and easy access. Wooden walkways lead through the geothermal area, with interpretive signs explaining the geology. Visitors can see: - Active hot springs - Steaming fumaroles - Bubbling mud pools - Colourful mineral deposits The park is open year-round and is particularly atmospheric in cold weather when the steam is more visible.
Did You Know?
- Free geothermal park
- Centre of Hveragerði town
- Active hot springs and mud pools
- Wooden walkways
- Open year-round
- Family-friendly
Did You Know?
Hveragerði sits on a highly active geothermal zone and experiences frequent small earthquakes.
