Geothermal area · The Highlands
Hveradalir
geothermal vale in Iceland
Before you go
Do not bathe here. This water is dangerously hot.
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
- Hveradalir is 194 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 36 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.5 km away.
- Hveradalir is a geothermal area in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 194 km by road, about 3 h 36 min |
|---|---|
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.6333° N, 19.2833° 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.
The nearest road is about 1.5 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Hveradalir?
Hveradalir is a geothermal area in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Hveradalir?
Hveradalir is at 64.6333° N, 19.2833° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Hveradalahringur, a hike about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hveradalir from Reykjavík?
Hveradalir is 194 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 36 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.5 km away.
How do I get to Hveradalir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hveradalir, not to a search for its name.
Can you bathe at Hveradalir?
No. The water at Hveradalir is dangerously hot and must not be entered.
Does it cost anything to visit Hveradalir?
We have not verified a fee for Hveradalir. 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.
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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