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About Iceland

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Recreation

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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Strokkur Geyser

Region: South Iceland
Coordinates: 64.3123758° N 20.3030863° W

Strokkur geyser is the most active sprouting hot spring in the Haukadalur Valley – home of the famous Geysir. These sprouting hot springs are probably was created during an extended earthquake period at the end of the 13th century. According to one of the annals, two large hot springs were created in the Haukadalur Valley in 1274, and many were ruined and disappeared.
As the World famous Geysir´s activities diminished, Strokkur geyser (The Churn) has become the areas most popular attraction, spouting at intervals of 3-5 minutes. The hot spring area is fenced off and was declared inviolate in 1953.

Strokkur Geyser – A Natural Water Boiler

Temperature on the surface of Strokkur geyser varies greatly, changing the wind and temperature of the environment. At a depth of 1 m the temperature is about 90-95 ° C and the water is heated down the shaft. When measured at Strokkur geyser on June 9, 2000 it was possible to measure down to 23 m depth. When the water is cooled in water, it becomes very heavy and sinks, resulting in currents at the top of the springs. Temperature, however, rises continuously down the course of each and is at 112 ° C at 10 m depth and at a depth of 23 m, the water temperature is around 130 ° C. Infusion of water at the bottom of the shaft pushes water upwards and a cold water vein enters a depth of 13 m cooling the water for about 10 ° C.

The water reaches a boiling point higher in the shaft, creating a large air bubble just before eruption. The eruption occurs when water just below the air bubble is pervaded by the continuous flow of hot water right at boiling point and pressure. If water boils further down the shaft the eruption would be more powerful, as happens in Geysir. It does not happen in Strokkur, but he fills up quickly, but Geysir could spend about 12 hours filling water after an eruption.

Photo Credit:  CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=542345

Strokkur Geyser in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Strokkur Geyser

Laugaras
Fludir
Gullfoss - Geysir
Reykholt - Biskupstungur
Skalholt Church
Hlodufell
Haukadalsheidi
Uthlid Farm
Geysir
Apavatn Lake
Gullfoss Waterfalls
Map of Gullfoss & Geysir Area
Skalholt
Hot Spring SECRET LAGOON
Haukadalur Church
Uthlid
Mosfell Church
Hruni Church
Hruni Farm
Car Rental Travel Planner
Haukadalur Forest
Gullfoss-Geysir (The Golden Circle) - In One or Two Days.
Bruarhlod
GOLF CLUB FLUDIR Golf Course Sel
GOLF COURSE HRAUNBORGIR Grimsnes
GOLF COURSE HAUKADALSVOLLUR Geysir
SIGRIDUR TOMASDOTTIR
GOLF COURSE UTHLIDARVOLLUR
REYKHOLT SWIMMING POOL
Reykholt Camping
FRIDHEIMAR, Reykholt
FLUDIR SWIMMING POOL
Travel Guide Thingvellir, Laugarvatn, Geysir, Gullfoss The Golden Circle
Slakki Mini Zoo and Restaurant
Ida Bridge
Minniborgir Restaurant
Uthlid Restaurant
Bruara Canyons
Sydra Langholt Guesthouse
Fludir Travel Guide
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Strokkur Geyser

Laugaras
Fludir
Reykholt - Biskupstungur
Apavatn Lake
Gullfoss Waterfalls
Hot Spring SECRET LAGOON
Haukadalur Church
Car Rental Travel Planner
Haukadalur Forest
Gullfoss-Geysir (The Golden Circle) - In One or Two Days.
RIVER BRUARA
APAVATN
GOLF CLUB FLUDIR Golf Course Sel
GOLF COURSE HRAUNBORGIR Grimsnes
GOLF COURSE HAUKADALSVOLLUR Geysir
FLOKATJORN, angling
GOLF COURSE UTHLIDARVOLLUR
REYKHOLT SWIMMING POOL
Reykholt Camping
FRIDHEIMAR, Reykholt
FLUDIR SWIMMING POOL
Slakki Mini Zoo and Restaurant
Minniborgir Restaurant
Uthlid Restaurant
Fridheimar Restaurant
Geysir fast service restaurant
Sydra Langholt Guesthouse
Fludir Travel Guide
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Strokkur Geyser

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