Rauðihver

Rauðihver in 2017

Intermittent hot spring that has bright orange, muddy sediments. In 2008 – 2009 this spring was erupting up to 1.5 m high – then it was a true geyser.

Grænihver

Grænihver

The largest geyser in Hveravellir Geothermal Field. The large, beautiful green-blue pool of hot spring is erupting up to 3 m high.

Gamli Fagrihver

Former geyser that erupted up to 45 m high (!) in the 19th century. Now – just a large sinter cone with 95 degrees C hot water inside. Geyser was active up to 1930ies.

Fagrihver

Fagrihver

Hot spring of unusual beauty. The spring has built a cone of numerous white sinter layers and gradually is closing itself – but the eye of deep blue water still is seen.

Bóluhver

Thermal spring of unusual beauty. It is 90 degrees C hot, layered with snow-shite sinter and has deep blue water.

Gjósandi

Small geyser that erupts up to 0.5 m high.

Gljúfrafoss (Gljúfrabúi)

Gljúfrafoss (Gljúfrabúi)

This 40 m tall waterfall is located in a narrow charm and partly obscured by cliffs. It is located to the north from the much more famous Seljalandsfoss.

Kvernufoss

Kvernufoss

Beautiful, 30 m tall waterfall that in many ways is similar to the nearby Skógafoss. Waterfall has formed a secluded gorge and falls with a single drop. There is a grotto behind it.

Skaðafoss

Skaðafoss

Several metres tall waterfall with a single plunge on Stórilækur (Bærjargil) River some 1.7 km north from Svartifoss.