This is so cool! The geyser explodes so high in the air every few minutes! I loved it- I think kids would enjoy it too, if they aren't too easily startled
What an amazing phenomenon! Follow the pathway past several steaming geysers to the main one which blows every 4 or 5 minutes! (Strokkur). It's fascinating to watch the pools of water bubbling, ebbing and flowing until the geyser blows. Keep to the pathways and watch for the direction of the wind in order not to have an unexpected hot shower!!! Great experience.
Another place on your list to visit when you come to Iceland, well worth the wait. The only problem we had it was freezing cold in blizzard conditions.
Fairly easy drive from Rekjavik. Good parking by the venue with a visitor shop. As with all Iceland's natural venues, viewing the geyser is free. Cross the road from the car park and then follow the paths to the various pools and little streams. The main geyser is spectacular when it blows and a great photo opportunity. It blows every 5-10 mins so you dont have to wait too long. The area is quite flat so walking is easy. All pools and streams are steaming and some quite hot.
This was an amazing natural phenomenon. Breathtaking, and well worth the drive!The Geyser exploded every 2-3 minutes, and was a sight to be seen!
Very interesting to see the power of nature at its rawest. I can imagine that the site gets very busy during the summer months but in March it was not too bad at all. We included it on our self drive tour on Southern Iceland but I believe it is included in many, if not all, day tours starting in Reykjavik. Worth a visit.
Was not disappointed saw it display so many times an amazing site to see a must visit.It was very cold but worth the wait
End of February, minus 5 degrees plus wind chill. Biting wind, clean air overcome with sulphur fumes. Erupts every 7 minutes, treacherous ice walk from the car park. Nature is brilliant, but harsh and demanding. A must see.
What an extraordinary place. This was part of an organised trip to the golden circle. The entire trip was absolutely fabulous would highly recommend.
A breath taking view and recommended to be viewed in the winters. One must ensure that they have adequate warm clothing on as the wind chill can be really harsh.