Deildartunguhver
Europe's largest hot spring by flow, gushing about 180 liters of near-boiling water per second, with steam rising everywhere.
Deildartunguhver is the largest hot spring in Europe by flow. Its water reaches about 97°C, and roughly 180 liters gush out every second. Multiple vents bubble and boil, with steam drifting through the air. Hot water is piped about 34 km to Borgarnes and 64 km to Akranes, heating both towns. Wooden boardwalks wind around the spring, and a rare fern that grows only in this area can be found here. Admission is free, and small stalls by the parking lot sell tomatoes grown with geothermal heat. The water is scalding, so stay inside the fences. Right next door is Krauma, a spa that uses this hot water, so you can keep soaking afterward.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Glanni Waterfall & Paradísarlaut
- Krauma Geothermal Baths
- Grábrók Crater
- Snorrastofa & Snorralaug, Reykholt
- Borgarnes
- The Settlement Center, Borgarnes
- Hraunfossar
- Barnafoss