must-visit in ReykjavíkNational Park & Nature
Deildartunguhver
📍 Deildartunguhver, near Borgarnes, West Iceland

4.4/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- Iceland, Reykjavík
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- About 40 min
- Opening Hours
- Open all day (reference)
- Ticket Price
- Free (reference).
- Address
- Deildartunguhver, near Borgarnes, West Iceland
- Coordinates
- 64.6630, -21.4310
Introduction
Deildartunguhver is Europe's most voluminous hot spring, gushing roughly 180 litres per second of near-boiling (100°C) water, its steam rising year-round; it has long heated nearby towns directly. Near Borgarnes, its pipelines carry geothermal heat far afield. Wooden boardwalks and viewpoints make it a vivid picture of Iceland's 'furnace that needs no fuel'.
✨ Highlights
01
Europe's biggest
Deildartunguhver is Europe's most voluminous hot spring.
02
Near-boiling
Near Borgarnes, its pipelines carry geothermal heat far afield.
03
Heat pipelines
To go deeper, Heat pipelines is the perfect entry point.
04
Boardwalks
Wooden boardwalks and viewpoints make it a vivid picture of Iceland's 'furnace that needs no.
🛈 Practical Info
→Duration:About 40 min.
→Tip:Add a spa nearby.
→Note:Extreme heat, no touch.
→Opening Hours:Open all day (reference)
→Ticket Information:Free (reference).
→Transportation:Near Borgarnes
💡 Tips
• Allow About 40 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening all day (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Near Borgarnes; pair with nearby sights.
• Check Deildartunguhver's latest news and special exhibits before going.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Deildartunguhver?
Open all day (reference)
How much is the admission for Deildartunguhver?
Free (reference).
Any practical tips for visiting Deildartunguhver?
Allow About 40 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening all day (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Deildartunguhver?
A typical visit takes About 40 min.






