Map of Hverasvæði
Map
64.0010°N, 21.1886°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 1 (Hellisheiði til vesturs)
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
Tours near Hverasvæði
04D - Riding and Gullfoss, Geysir & Þingvellirfrom 30.850 ISK · 10 h
04B - The Sea Horsefrom 36.150 ISK · 8 h
Northern Lights Hot River Hike in Reykjadalurfrom 29.900 ISK · 5 h
Mega Zipline - Superman Ride (Fast as a Falcon!)from 13.490 ISK · 55 min
Geothermal Heights & Zipline Thrills: The Hellisheidi Geothermal Exhibition & Mega Zipline Adventurefrom 9.650 ISK · 3 h
Lava & Air Adventure Combofrom 16.300 ISK · 3 h
Conventional Ride with VIDEOfrom 13.280 ISK · 55 min
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hHverasvæði weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Photos & videos
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Nearby
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Hveragerðisbær< 1 km
- 2
Leirgerður< 1 km - 3Grýla2 km
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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