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Hverasvæði

Reykjavík Area, IcelandNear-boiling water

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Hverasvæði

Reykjavík Area, IcelandNear-boiling water

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Hverasvæði is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0010°N, 21.1886°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Hverasvæði weather and conditions

At Hverasvæði in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hverasvæði

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Photos & videos

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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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.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

350 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Djúpagilsfoss

4.3 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Helgufoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Urriðafoss

27 km·~32 min drive

Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hveragerðisbær

450 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Leirgerður

700 m

Geothermal spot

#3.Grýla

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

3.1 km·~4 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hveragerði - Reykjamörk

400 m

The camp site in the village Hveragerði is located close to the center of the village.…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Í Hveragerði

500 m

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Þrastaskógi

10 km·~12 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#4.Þrastalundur

10 km·~12 min drive

Þrastalundur Camping in Golden Circle

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

600 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

11 km·~14 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

12 km·~14 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

13 km·~15 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hveragerði

600 m

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Selfoss

10 km·~13 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Eyrarbakki

16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Þorlákshöfn

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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