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Gunnuhver

Hot springReykjanes Peninsula

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Gunnuhver is a hot spring in the Reykjanes Peninsula of Iceland.

Gunnuhver is an active geothermal area of hot springs, mud pools and fumaroles on the southwestern tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, inside the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark and close to the Reykjanesviti lighthouse (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0). Boardwalks keep you above the mud, not in it.

Steam and sulfur smell hang over a cratered, bubbling field — more eerie than relaxing. The boiling mud pools are the show; you watch from the boardwalk.

This is not a bathing spot — the mud and water here are near boiling and the ground has collapsed before. The site has seen safety closures for changing geothermal activity (Wikipedia). Stay on the marked boardwalk, always.

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63.8194°N, 22.6849°W · Reykjanes Peninsula

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Gunnuhver weather and conditions

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7°Covercast · feels 1°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 53 mdaylight · 08:20 – 18:13
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

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FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
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VW Caravelle

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

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FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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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.

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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Gunnuhver — photo by ÓðinnPhoto: Óðinn / Wikimedia Commons
Gunnuhver — photo by Visit ReykjanesPhoto: Visit Reykjanes / visitreykjanes.is
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Nearby

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  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík13 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík20 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík21 km
  4. 4Geothermal hot spring near Sandgerði24 km
  5. 5Geothermal hot spring near Garður28 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Búrfoss53 km
  2. 2Ullarfoss53 km
  3. 3Litli-Foss53 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Gunnuhver< 1 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Grindavík13 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Vallarheiði18 km · 301.9 kr/L
  3. 3Reykjanesbær18 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó13 km
  2. 2Bónus18 km
  3. 3Olís19 km
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  3. Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
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How do I get to Gunnuhver?
Gunnuhver is located in Reykjanes Peninsula. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Gunnuhver free to visit?
Many natural hot springs are free to use; developed geothermal pools and baths usually charge an entry fee. Check the spot’s details before you go.
What is the best time to visit Gunnuhver?
Gunnuhver can be enjoyed year-round — soaking in warm water is especially magical in winter snow, though check live road conditions before you drive, as access roads may require 4WD off-season.

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All hot springs7 hot springs in Reykjanes Peninsula, 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