A geothermal town of greenhouses and a hot river.
Hveragerdi sits on an active geothermal field, its steam rising among greenhouses that grow flowers and vegetables year round.
It is the gateway to the Reykjadalur hot river valley, where a scenic hike leads to a warm bathing stream.
South Iceland unfolds along the ring road east of Reykjavik, one of the easiest and most rewarding self drives in the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A hike to a warm river you can bathe in.
Steam, hot springs and cooking in the ground.
Flowers and vegetables grown with geothermal heat.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Hveragerdi is in South Iceland, Iceland. It is on the ring road in South Iceland, just east of the capital.
Hveragerdi is known for its geothermal park, greenhouse horticulture, earthquake exhibition and the Reykjadalur hot river hike.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day to 1 day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.