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Stóri Geysir

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Geysir, sometimes known as The Great Geysir, is a geyser in south-western Iceland, that geological studies suggest started forming about 1150 CE. The English word geyser derives from Geysir. The name Geysir itself is derived from the Icelandic verb geysa.

Geysir, sometimes known as The Great Geysir, is a geyser in south-western Iceland — the geyser that gave the English language the word “geyser.”

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64.3138°N, 20.2995°W · Highlands

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Getting there
Road 35 (Múli-Gullfoss)
Off the main road
0.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 6.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
82 km in a straight line
What else is close
223 mapped places within 20 km

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Stóri Geysir weather and conditions

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4°Covercast · feels 1°C2 m/swind9 h 50 mdaylight · 08:12 – 18:02
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Stóri Geysir — photo by Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0Photo: Alexander Grebenkov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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Nearby

Waterfalls

  1. 1Dimmufoss7 km
  2. 2Gullfoss9 km
  3. 3Faxi10 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Blesi< 1 km
  2. 2Konungshver< 1 km
  3. 3Óþerrishola< 1 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Geysir< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Brautarhóll17 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Flúðir20 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð20 km
  2. 2Krambúðin24 km
  3. 3Hagkaup Sérvara53 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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Frequently
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Is it safe to visit Stóri Geysir?
Yes, from behind the marked barriers. The water and ground around Stóri Geysir 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 Stóri Geysir?
Stóri Geysir is in Highlands. 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 Stóri Geysir?
Stóri Geysir 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 Stóri Geysir cost anything to visit?
Stóri Geysir 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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All geysers2 geysers in Highlands, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams