north-iceland · Iceland
Hverir (Námaskarð) Geothermal Area
Hverir, at the Námaskarð pass near Lake Mývatn in North Iceland, is one of Iceland's most dramatic geothermal landscapes — a vast, alien terrain of violently boiling mud pools, roaring steam vents and vivid yellow sulphur deposits against a backdrop of rust-red mountains. The area sits directly above the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and is among the most accessible high-temperature geothermal zones in Iceland.
About Hverir (Námaskarð) Geothermal Area
Hverir, at the Námaskarð pass near Lake Mývatn in North Iceland, is one of Iceland's most dramatic geothermal landscapes — a vast, alien terrain of violently boiling mud pools, roaring steam vents and vivid yellow sulphur deposits against a backdrop of rust-red mountains. The area sits directly above the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and is among the most accessible high-temperature geothermal zones in Iceland.
History & Background
Hverir (Námaskarð) Geothermal Area has been a significant site in Iceland's landscape. Throughout the years, this location has played an important role in Icelandic culture and natural history.
Key Facts
- ✔Iceland generates about 25% of its electricity from geothermal energy
- ✔Geothermal water heats about 90% of all buildings in Iceland
- ✔Iceland has over 600 hot springs and 200+ volcanically heated areas
- ✔The word "geyser" comes from the Icelandic word "geysa" meaning to gush
