About
Hveragerði is a small town in Iceland, set over an area of geothermal activity. Its character comes from the heat beneath the ground, which makes it a different kind of place from many other Icelandic towns.
What to expect
The town is known for its greenhouses, which are heated by hot springs. Walking through the town, you can see how the ground's warmth is put to everyday use, and the greenhouses give a clear sense of local life built around that resource.
- Greenhouses heated naturally by hot springs
- A small, easy-to-walk town centre
- Steam and geothermal ground across the area
As a base
Hveragerði works well as a place to stay while exploring the surrounding thermal areas. Because it is compact and sits among these features, it suits visitors who want to spend their days out in the landscape and return to a quiet town in the evening.
If you are drawn to geothermal landscapes and want a restful stop with a clear link to the ground beneath it, Hveragerði is worth considering as part of your route through southern Iceland.