Make sure you don't wear your glasses here because you'll steam up in an instant!
Gunnuhver is a geothermal area, a collection of mud pools and steam vents sprouting from the ground surface near Reykjanes. Legend has it that Gunnuhver is haunted by a female ghost who was laid to rest here some 400 years ago. The troublesome ghost of Gudrún Önundardóttir (from whom the spring gets its name) was tricked into taking hold of a charmed knotted-rope that led her across the field and into the big spring, where her spirit has laid for the rest of eternity.
The boiling geothermal reservoir produces a constant steam cloud that emanates from its surface. The surrounding mud pools are caused by the high amounts of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are released from the spring and cause the water to turn acidic and the fresh lava rock to turn into clay. You'll find the highest mud pool in Iceland here, which measures at 20 metres wide.
You can take a tour of the Reykjanes area or fly over it in a helicopter. Make a day of it by taking a tour of the lava fields, and then stop by the charming café in the Kaffitár headquarters. There is no shortage of accommodation in Reykjanes.
Enjoy a full-day bus tour of Iceland’s legendary Golden Circle. Soak in the warm thermal waters of the Secret Lagoon hot springs and see sight like the Strokkur geyser and Gullfoss waterfall.
Discover Iceland on a bus day trip from Reykjavik to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Gaze in awe at the Snæfellsjökull glacier, see black sand beaches, visit a fishing village and see Kirkjufell mountain.
Enjoy a smooth and hassle-free transfer to the Blue Lagoon from Reykjavík. With frequent departures from the BSI Bus Terminal between morning and late in the afternoon.
Embark on a whale-watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík. Witness the stunning landscapes and keep an eye out for a variety of local wildlife, including whales, dolphins, porpoises, and more.
Journey to the center of the earth to visit the Snaefellsnes Peninsula on a trip from Reykjavik, and explore the stunning Kirkjufell and Berserkjahraun lava fields.
Take a full-day guided tour from Reykjavík to see some of Iceland's most beautiful natural sites. Travel by bus to Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir and Strokkur.
Embark on a snowmobiling tour in Geysir and discover the stunning scenery of Langjökull Glacier. Ride a super truck to the glacier base camp, and team up with a guide for an exhilarating adventure.
Enjoy a day tour to Fjallabak to visit Iceland's Landmannalaugar and Hekla Volcano area. Hike through Laugahraun, Vondugil Canyon, and Brennisteinsalda, before relaxing in a natural hot spring.
Embark on a guided tour of Iceland's iconic Golden Circle from Reykjavik. Witness breathtaking natural features, including the Kerið Volcano Crater, Thingvellir National Park, and Gullfoss waterfall.
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