Laugar, meaning ‘hot springs’ is a small community in Reykjadalur, which has sprung up around its geothermal activity and school. Most of the springs have been harnessed for space heating and greenhou...

Hverarond is a geothermal area at the foot of the ochre and beige colored mountain, Namafjall. One of Iceland's most colorful and accessible geothermal areas, it is located 3km from the village of Rey...

North Iceland’s answer to the Blue Lagoon, the Myvatn Nature Baths is the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the volcanic wonders of the region.   Sited adjacent to a row of craters overl...

Hengill is still considered to be an active volcano although it last erupted 2,500 years ago. There are many marked walking trails in the Hengill area with access from Hellisheidi power station and...

There is a small concrete structure with a chimney close to the geothermal area in Hveragerdi. Look for steam coming from the chimney as this is where hverabraud (hot spring bread) is baked over a hot...

Nesjavellir is a natural geothermal area associated with the Hengill volcano.  Hot water from deep in the ground rises to the surface in the form of hot springs, mud pools, and steam vents. Nesjave...

Hellisheidi is a lava-clad plateau separating the capital from the southern lowlands, Iceland’s most important farming area. The heath is covered with many layers of lava, the youngest about 1000 year...

Hveragerdi, population 2,318, began to develop in the early 20th century as Icelanders looked at ways of utilizing geothermal water and steam. Early projects included drying hay, washing wool, and pas...

The area around Fludir is geothermally active, providing plenty of hot water for horticulture, greenhouse and mushroom cultivation, as well as for heating homes and businesses. One of Iceland's lov...

Duration: 1.5 hours each way. Difficulty: moderate, with a steady climb of about 300m. Interest: colorful hot springs, a natural pool to bathe in. For safety reasons, it is not recommended to leave th...