Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
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Europe’s most powerful hot spring, supplying hot water for heating to surrounding towns and greenhouses.

📜 Europe's highest-flow hot spring, located in western Iceland.
🔍 Water emerges at around 100°C (212°F) with a flow rate of 180 liters/second.

Why Go

🔥 Witness powerful geothermal activity
♨️ See boiling water emerge from the ground
🏡 See how geothermal energy heats towns and greenhouses
🚶 Easy access via marked walkways
🌿 Unique micro-environment supporting rare plants
🧖‍♀️ Visit Krauma Geothermal Baths nearby

Why Avoid

⚠️ Water too hot for bathing directly
💨 Less visible steam on warm summer days

Tips

❄️ Visit in winter for dramatic steam views
☀️ Summer offers easiest access and long daylight hours
🚗 Easily accessible by car, just off Route 50 and part of the Silver Circle route
🚌 Bus service to Reykholt, then walk
🧖‍♀️ Combine with a visit to Krauma Geothermal Baths for bathing

🕒 Hours Open daily, year-round.

🅿️ Parking Free parking available, a short walk from the spring.

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