
Natural Geothermal Iceland
Geothermal
Wonders
Geysers erupting every five minutes, boiling rivers, steaming mud pools and fumaroles across a volcanic landscape unlike anywhere on Earth.
38+
Geothermal areas
8
Regions
Every 5–10 min
Strokkur erupts
Free
Most areas
Year-round
Open all year
100°C
Boiling springs
Must-see
Iceland's geothermal wonders
Natural geological features shaped by millions of years of volcanic activity.

Highlands
Hveravellir
Protected geothermal area on Kjölur with hot springs, colourful mineral deposits, seasonal huts and a bathing pool.
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South Iceland
Geysir Geothermal Area
Historic geothermal field in Haukadalur with Great Geysir, Strokkur and numerous hot springs.
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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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South Iceland
Hveragarðurinn — Hveragerði Geothermal Park
Geothermal park in central Hveragerði with hot springs, steam vents, visitor information and seasonal geothermal experiences.
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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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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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Hveragarðurinn — Hveragerði Geothermal Park
Geothermal park in central Hveragerði with hot springs, steam vents, visitor information and seasonal geothermal experiences.
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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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Krýsuvík
Geothermal area on Reykjanes
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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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Seljavellir
Geothermal valley at Seljavellir with hot springs, historic pools and the Svarthamrar cliffs.
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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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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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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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Geothermal tours
Guided tours to Iceland's most dramatic geothermal areas — Golden Circle, Reykjanes, Mývatn and the Highlands.
Express Private Golden Circle Tour
BT Travel
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189,900 ISK
Private golden circle tour
Simply Iceland
Frá
199,500 ISK
Day Trek to Hengill and the hidden Hot Spring: The Lost Treasure
Hikers of Iceland
Frá
21,753.056 ISK
Private Bespoke Golden Circle Tour
Your Friend in Reykjavik
Frá
224,900 ISK
12 hoursKerlingafjöll 4x4 Tour
Imagine Iceland Travel
Frá
79,900 ISK
Private Luxury - Silver Circle Private Day Tour from Hvammsvik
Icelimo Luxurytravel
Frá
218,750 ISK
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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