Hverarond at Namafjall is one of North Iceland's best-known geothermal areas. Visitors can see boiling mud pots, powerful steam vents, sulphur deposits and mineral-rich ground in striking colours. The site forms part of the active Namafjall geothermal system, and the hottest areas are almost completely barren. Hverarond is easily reached from the main road and is a popular stop in the Lake Myvatn region. Visitors should remain on marked paths because the crust can be thin and temperatures extremely high.
Hot springs
Mud pots
Fumaroles
Steam vents
Boiling water
Sulfur deposits
Parking
Toilets
Viewpoint
Accessible year-round
Marked trail
Boardwalk
Safety barriers
Warning signs
Stay on marked paths
Geothermal features
Mud pots, muddy hot springs, hot ground, steam vents and sulphur deposits characterise Hverarond at Namafjall.
Safety
Stay on marked paths and boardwalks. The surface crust can be thin and water and steam may be at or above boiling temperature.
Last verified 18 September 2026 Source