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Hverasvæði

Near-boiling water
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Hverasvæði

Reykjavík AreaNear-boiling water

Map of Hverasvæði

Map

64.0010°N, 21.1886°W · Reykjavík Area

Plan your visit

Off the main road
0.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hveragerði — 0.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
40 km in a straight line
What else is close
276 mapped places within 20 km

Hverasvæði weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Covercast · feels 2°C3 m/swind9 h 52 mdaylight · 08:14 – 18:06
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Hveragerði< 1 km · 306.9 kr/L
  2. 2Selfoss10 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Eyrarbakki16 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus< 1 km
  2. 2Nettó11 km
  3. 3Krónan12 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

Is it safe to visit Hverasvæði?
Yes, from behind the marked barriers. The water and ground around Hverasvæði are near boiling (around 80–100 °C), and the crust can be thin — people have been badly scalded stepping off the paths. Stay on the marked walkways, keep children and dogs close, and never touch the water.
How do I get to Hverasvæði?
Hverasvæði is in Reykjavík Area. Check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive — winter storms can make access roads hazardous.
When is the best time to visit Hverasvæði?
Hverasvæði is open and free year-round. Geothermal areas are active in every season; check live road and weather conditions before you drive, especially in winter.
Does Hverasvæði cost anything to visit?
Hverasvæði is free and open year-round. Some geothermal areas have paid parking — check locally. Conditions change with weather, so plan around the forecast.

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