Geyser · South Iceland
Strokkur
geyser in Iceland
Before you go
Never enter the water. A geyser erupts at boiling point; keep behind any barrier and to the marked paths.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Strokkur is 116 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 44 min by car.
- Strokkur is 40 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Strokkur is Hella.
- Strokkur is a geyser in South Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 40 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hella |
| From Reykjavík | 116 km by road, about 1 h 44 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3127° N, 20.3008° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Strokkur?
Strokkur is a geyser in South Iceland.
Where is Strokkur?
Strokkur is at 64.3127° N, 20.3008° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Great Geysir, a geyser about 141 m away in a straight line.
How far is Strokkur from Reykjavík?
Strokkur is 116 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 44 min by car.
How do I get to Strokkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Strokkur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
How tall is Strokkur?
Strokkur is 40 metres tall.
Can you bathe at Strokkur?
No. The water at Strokkur is boiling and must never be entered.
Does it cost anything to visit Strokkur?
We have not verified a fee for Strokkur. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Strokkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 56 minutes' drive from Strokkur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (84 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (87 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Selfoss & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool87 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool95 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon98 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Great GeysirGeyser · 141 mCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Alexander Grebenkov
LaugarfjallMountain · 280 mCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Geri from Biel/Bienne, Schweiz
BrúarhlöðCanyon · 6.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Paul Bussé
GullfossWaterfall · 8.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas Tille
FaxiWaterfall · 9.8 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA
HögnhöfðiMountain · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Salvör Gissurardóttir
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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