Capital Region · Iceland
SeltĂșn
SeltĂșn is a vivid geothermal area on the Reykjanes Peninsula â a collection of boiling mud pools, steaming vents and sulfur-stained earth in shades of yellow, orange and red, easily accessible on a network of boardwalks.
About SeltĂșn
SeltĂșn is a vivid geothermal area on the Reykjanes Peninsula â a collection of boiling mud pools, steaming vents and sulfur-stained earth in shades of yellow, orange and red, easily accessible on a network of boardwalks.
History & Background
SeltĂșn is part of the KrĂœsuvĂk geothermal system, one of several high-temperature geothermal zones on the Reykjanes Peninsula. In 1999, a major geothermal eruption destroyed a drill hole at SeltĂșn and created a large new vent. A previous attempt at geothermal drilling in the 1970s was abandoned after local protests. The boardwalks allow close-up views of the boiling features safely.
Key Facts
- âPart of the KrĂœsuvĂk geothermal system
- âA geothermal explosion in 1999 created a large new vent
- âBoardwalk trails allow safe close-up views of boiling features
- âSulfur vents color the soil yellow, orange and red
- âLocated near Kleifarvatn lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula
