Natural site · Golden Circle, Reykjavik

Geysir Hot Spring Area

Geysir Hot Spring Area
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Geysir Hot Spring Area contains hot springs and the geyser Strokkur. Strokkur erupts every five to ten minutes. Boardwalks lead around the main features and smaller vents.

Updated October 18, 2026On day 4 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

Visiting Geysir Hot Spring Area: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
1.5 hour drive from Reykjavik

Reykjavik itineraries with Geysir Hot Spring Area

Day 4 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

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How Geysir Hot Spring Area fits into a day.
  1. 9:30SkaftafellRing Road, Vatnajökull National Park
  2. 14:00JökulsárlónVatnajökull National Park
  3. 16:00Diamond BeachBreiðamerkursandur
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Geysir Hot Spring Area FAQs

How often does Strokkur erupt?

Strokkur erupts every five to ten minutes.

Is the original Geysir active?

The original Geysir rarely erupts now.

Can visitors swim at the site?

Swimming is not permitted in the pools.

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