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Feb 1, 2024 · Like almost everything in Iceland, this particular area has a volcanic origin, a fact that is probably not that surprising by now. Hverir is a geothermal place under the Namafjall mountain that belongs in the Krafla volcano fissure zone. At a depth of 1000 meters, the temperature is above 200°C.
Note the parking is plentiful and is self pay at a kiosk and there is no bathroom available. Hverir is a geothermal area at the foothill of Namafjall, not far from Lake Myvatn. The Hverir site features almost all the phenomena typical of volcanic landscapes: solfatares, mud pots. There is no visiting fee.
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- What Is Hverir A.K.A. Namafjall A.K.A Namaskard?
- Planning Tips & Map – Hverir Iceland
- Exploring The Namafjall Geothermal Area
- Hverir Mud Pools
- Extra Photos of Hverir Hot Springs
- Namafjall Hike
- Other Attractions Near Hverir
- Hverir in Winter
Hverir is a geothermal area at the foothill of Namafjall, not far from Lake Myvatn. Features include colorful sulphurous mud springs, steam vents, cracked mud and fumaroles. It is also called Hverarönd or Namaskard. A picture is worth a thousand words: Some say that compared to Wai-o-tapu in New Zealand or Yellowstone it is rather average but perso...
Hverir Location
1. Located in North Iceland (see my guide about North Iceland) 2. Right by the Ring Road, 6km East of Lake Myvatn and the town of Reykjahlíð – easy to access on your Iceland Road trip 3. The Hverir parking is right after the mountain pass on the south side of the road – it is quite large 4. You can’t miss it, it is well indicated 5. Below is a Map to help you generally locate Hverir: All my favorite locations are included (with GPS coordinates, map of region and planning tips) in my travel gu...
How to get to Hverir / Namaskard
1. If you are visiting North Iceland and the Myvatn area, I strongly recommend renting your own car. This gives you the freedom to visit all the locations you are interested in. 2. Otherwise most group tours around the Ring Road do stop at Hverir 3. To plan your trip, check out my article about how to rent a car in Iceland and about driving in Iceland
Accommodations near Hverir
Lake Myvatn, with the town of Reykjahlid, is a great option to visit the area – Check out the Lake Myvatn accommodations I stayed at the Dimmuborgir Guesthouse (I booked myself and paid entirely for my stay) – it is right next to the lake and with the Hverfjall crater in the background… perfect! Check out more photos and book Otherwise: 1. you can stay at Egilsstadir before or after your visit to Myvatn (connection with East Fjords) – see best rated accommodations 2. or you can stay at Akurey...
Hverir is not a big site but offers many features very close to each another. It is at the foot of a beautiful dark mountain. Below are some wide shots of the scenic area, its bare landscape and the fumes emanating from the fumeroles. Some impressive cracks are everywhere on the land creating interesting photographic effects: I think the shot below...
By the parking you can walk to the viewing platform or down to the mud pools. They are quite big and very active. One of the great things to do in geothermal areas is to photograph some of the features up close. Especially the mud pools which sometimes, create crazy shapes: Like a heart… (great timing, don’t you think?) Or its side view… The small ...
Because I love the place so much, I am sharing a few more photos of Hverir. I hope you are enjoying them. More photos by other photographers: 1. Hverir photos by Volcanic springs 2. Hverir photos with snow on Namafjallby Iceland for 91 days
Past the mud pools there is a track that goes up the mountain (see photo below), then goes along the ridge of the mountain and goes down on the other side of the area. The left side is the steepest with some slippery sections. So, it could be better to ascend on the right side and come back that way too.
Consider visiting: 1. Grjotagja – the cave filled with hot water – see article 2. Myvatn Nature Baths – see article 3. Hverfjall – a beautiful crater where you can walk on the rim – see article 4. The Leirhnjukur geothermal area that looks quite different with the steaming lava rocks – see article 5. And much more… Find them in my eBooks:
As the field is along the Ring Road, it remains easily accessible in Winter. The contrast of the boiling mud with the snow is impressive. You can walk around the area easily as the heat melts the snow. It is darker, less orange, but still a unique place to stop! Want to see more of the best Iceland has to offer? 1. Tips to plan your Iceland road tr...
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Namafjall Geothermal Area: A short distance from Hverir lies the Namafjall geothermal area, a surreal landscape of boiling mud pools, steaming vents, and colorful mineral deposits. Visitors can wander along boardwalks and trails to observe these geothermal phenomena up close, immersing themselves in the dynamic forces of the Earth's crust.
May 9, 2023 · About Namafjall Hverir Geothermal Area. Namafjall is the mountain overlooking Hverir, a geothermal area with boiling mud pots and fumaroles. At a depth of 1000m, the temperature at Hverir is above 200 degrees Celsius. There’s a characteristic sulfur smell from the fumarole gas. Don’t worry, it isn’t too overpowering!
Námafjall is a geothermal area that is located on to east side of the lake Mývatn and it's part of the North Iceland Diamond Circle. This area is also known as Hverir which is is one of the most out-of-this-world sites. It's a geothermal field close to the main road and just a few km from the Mývatn Nature baths. You will discover colorful sulphurous mud springs, (boiling mud), steaming ...
Oct 30, 2022 · Hverir Geothermal Area. Hverir is a geothermal area in the North of Iceland, not far from Lake Myvatn. It is located on the foothill of Namafjall mountain and Namaskard pass. This area is full of: Fumaroles. Boiling mud pools. Steam vents. Sulphurous crystals that contrast with the orange and red land.
