Nature
Geysir & Strokkur
Golden Circle · Geothermal area
Follow the paths through a steaming geothermal field and watch Strokkur send a column of water into the air.
- 45 min visit
- 54 km from Selfoss as the crow flies
Did you know?
The English word "geyser" comes straight from Geysir, this valley's most famous hot spring. Its Icelandic name derives from the verb "geysa": to gush or rush forward.
SourceThe Great Geysir, the spring that gave geysers their name, has erupted only rarely since 1916. Its neighbour Strokkur does the reliable work now, sending water about 30 metres up roughly every 10 minutes.
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Further reading
- The Golden Circle | Iceland’s Favourite Sightseeing RouteIceland Review · Overview of the classic Golden Circle loop covering Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerið and Friðheimar.
- A Guide to Geysir: Iceland’s Most Famous Natural PhenomenonIceland Review · Guide to the Geysir geothermal field, Strokkur's eruption rhythm and visiting tips.
