Hveragerði
Iceland
Description
The surrounding area is part of the Hengill central volcano, and is geothermally active and experiences very frequent (usually minor) earthquakes. The town is known for its greenhouses, which are heated by hot water from volcanic hot springs. These springs are the site of occurrence of certain extremophile micro-organisms, that are capable of surviving in extremely hot environments. Close to the church is a hot spring called Sandhólshver, formed during the violent South Iceland earthquake of 1896. A fenced-off geothermal area in the town has numerous hot springs and fumaroles. [Source Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hverager%C3%B0i).
Population : 2500 habitants
Superficy : 8000000 habitants
Weather
06/12/2025
Min: -0.7°C / Max: 4.3°C
Humidity: 78%
07/12/2025
Min: 2.2°C / Max: 4.8°C
Humidity: 67%
07/12/2025
Min: 2.2°C / Max: 4.8°C
Humidity: 67%
Activities in Hveragerði
1 LÁ Art Museum
View contemporary Icelandic art in a modern gallery setting.
Duration: 1h
2 Hveragerði Park
Enjoy a peaceful walk among trees and geothermal features.
Duration: 1h
3 Geothermal Park
Explore bubbling hot springs and cook food using geothermal heat.
Duration: 2h
4 Reykjadalur Hot Spring Hike
Hike through scenic valleys to a natural hot spring where you can bathe.
Duration: 4h
5 Greenhouse Village Tour
Learn about geothermal greenhouses and their impact on Icelandic agriculture.
Duration: 1.5h
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