Hveragerdi Hot Springs
A small town 45 km east of Reykjavik built on a highly active geothermal area. Hot springs bubble up throughout the town, and a 3 km hike leads to the famous Reykjadalur hot spring river.
About Hveragerdi Hot Springs
A small town 45 km east of Reykjavik built on a highly active geothermal area. Hot springs bubble up throughout the town, and a 3 km hike leads to the famous Reykjadalur hot spring river.
Tips for Visiting
- The Reykjadalur hot spring river hike takes about 45-60 minutes each way
- Bring a towel and swimwear for a soak in the natural hot river
- The town has a geothermal greenhouse where bananas and tropical fruits are grown
- Visit the EDEN Geothermal Exhibition for a fascinating introduction to geothermal energy
- Easily combined with the Golden Circle as a final stop on the return to Reykjavik
Key Facts
Tours That Visit Hveragerdi Hot Springs
Experience this attraction with an expert local guide.
Golden Circle Classic Tour
Experience Iceland's most famous sightseeing route in a single day — Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and the colorful Kerið volcanic crater. This nine-hour coach tour departs Reykjavík daily at 9:00 and returns by 18:00, with an English-speaking guide sharing the geology, history, and culture behind the landscape, plus a small local Icelandic surprise along the way.
Small group Golden Circle tour with Kerið crater and Friðheimar farm
Small group Golden Circle tour including Kerið volcanic crater and Friðheimar greenhouse. Explore Iceland's geothermal wonders and sustainable agriculture.
The Golden Circle & Friðheimar Greenhouse
Golden Circle tour with Friðheimar greenhouse visit. Explore Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and taste fresh tomatoes grown with geothermal energy.
Nearby Attractions
Other Golden Circle stops you won't want to miss.
Geysir Geothermal Area
Watch Strokkur geyser erupt every 5–10 minutes amid bubbling hot springs and steaming vents in the Haukadalur valley — a must-see Golden Circle stop.
Gullfoss Waterfall
Iceland's most iconic waterfall, Gullfoss plunges 32 metres in two dramatic tiers into a rugged canyon on the Hvítá river. A must-see stop on every Golden Circle tour.
Þingvellir National Park
Walk between two tectonic plates at this UNESCO World Heritage site where Iceland's parliament was founded in 930 AD — history and geology in one stunning landscape.