About
Hveravellir is a remote geothermal area in the highlands of Iceland, set in the middle of the country's interior wilderness. It is a nature reserve, and a visit here is less about a town or a building than about the landscape itself: open ground, steam rising from the earth, and a quiet that is hard to find elsewhere.
What you will see
- Boiling springs that send steam into the air across the site.
- Colourful mineral deposits left on the ground by the hot water, which give the area much of its character.
- A natural warm pool, where the geothermal water collects in a place you can see for yourself.
What kind of visit it makes
Hveravellir suits travellers who want to walk slowly, look closely and spend time in open country. Because it lies deep in the interior, it is best approached as a destination in its own right, with the wild highland setting as much a part of the experience as the springs. Those who enjoy quiet landscapes and the sense of being far from settlements will likely find it rewarding.
Planning your trip
Since the area is remote, plan your journey with care and allow enough time to reach it and return. Dress for changeable weather and take the basic supplies you would carry on any highland excursion. Stay on marked paths around the springs and deposits, as the ground near hot water can be unstable and the mineral formations are easily damaged. Treat the reserve with respect, and it will reward you with one of the most unusual landscapes in Iceland.