Events in Reykjavik

Filter Events by Sub-Category

Please select a Date first.

Search for a company in Reykjavik

Gunnuhver

Reykjavik

Hot Springs

Make sure you don't wear your glasses here because you'll steam up in an instant!

Gunnuhver is a geothermal area, a collection of mud pools and steam vents sprouting from the ground surface near Reykjanes. Legend has it that Gunnuhver is haunted by a female ghost who was laid to rest here some 400 years ago. The troublesome ghost of Gudrún Önundardóttir (from whom the spring gets its name) was tricked into taking hold of a charmed knotted-rope that led her across the field and into the big spring, where her spirit has laid for the rest of eternity.

The boiling geothermal reservoir produces a constant steam cloud that emanates from its surface. The surrounding mud pools are caused by the high amounts of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are released from the spring and cause the water to turn acidic and the fresh lava rock to turn into clay. You'll find the highest mud pool in Iceland here, which measures at 20 metres wide.

You can take a tour of the Reykjanes area or fly over it in a helicopter. Make a day of it by taking a tour of the lava fields, and then stop by the charming café in the Kaffitár headquarters. There is no shortage of accommodation in Reykjanes.

Contact Gunnuhver

Make Enquiry

Directions

Reykjanes, Reykjavik-Area

View Larger Map

Budget

  • Free

Best For Whom

  • Backpackers
  • Families With Children
  • Groups

Best For What

  • Nature
  • Off The Beaten Path

Gallery

My Lists

Create New Guide

OR

Mini Guides
Arrow

Login to create your guides for Reykjavik.

Add to My Guide

Create New Guide

Cancel

Cancel

Recommended Experiences in Reykjavik

500+ trusted car hire partners globally

Create & Share your own Guide to Reykjavik with friends and family!

Add your recommended places to visit by browsing the website and pressing the icon.

Create your own guide of favourite 'must see' places

Earn your Local Expert badge by Sharing your guides with others

Get your guide seen by submitting it to the Mini Guides section

Lists

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide Reykjavik is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.

We are now in 120+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.

Nearby Destinations