110 km from Reykjavík · ~1h 30m· Updated
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Europe's most powerful hot spring. 180 litres/second of 97°C water. Powers geothermal heating for nearby towns.
Iceland's second-tallest waterfall at 198m. Located at the end of Hvalfjörður fjord. 2-hour hike with river crossing and cave tunnel.
Historic town in West Iceland. Gateway to Snæfellsnes. Settlement Center museum with Egil's Saga exhibition.
UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Site of Iceland's ancient parliament, Alþingi.
Ocean-side geothermal hot springs in Hvalfjörður. Eight natural pools at different temperatures with fjord views. Opened in 2022.
The original geyser that gave its name to all others. Strokkur erupts every 5-10 minutes. Part of the Golden Circle route.