If you’re traveling near Borgarnes in western Iceland, it might be well worth your while to check out Europe’s biggest hot spring, Deildartunguhver.
The most powerful hot spring in Europe
Situated on a beautiful farm, Deildartunguhver is the most powerful hot spring in Europe with a flow rate of 180 litres (50 gallons) of water per second at a piping hot 97°C (200°F). The scalding water rushes out of an algae covered rocky outcrop.
In addition, a fern called the “deer fern” or “hard fern” grows near Deildartunguhver. This fern grows nowhere else in Iceland.
How many homes does Deildartunguhver serve?
Most of the water heating homes and businesses in Borgarnes and Akranes towns comes from Deildartunguhver. It travels through a 64 kilometer (40 mile) pipeline, the longest of its kind in Iceland. Above all, if you take a shower anywhere within a 65 km radius of this powerful hot spring, you have already bathed in its water!
Deildartunguhver and Hot Spring Relaxation
Near Deildartunguhver lies Krauma Natural Geothermal Baths. Without a doubt, we highly recommend a visit here. It is just a short walk from the hot springs to Krauma and completely worth it. Krauma blends the water from Deildartunguhver with cold glacial spring water to create the perfect spa relaxation temperature. The spa has 5 different hot pools, 1 cold water pool, a sauna, steam room, and a pleasant relaxation area.
Where exactly is Deildartunguhver?
It is around 100 kilometers north of Reykjavik. It lies near Kleppjarnsreykir village, west of Reykholt on the side of Road 50.
Organic tomatoes for sale
Adjacent to Deildartunguhver is a small stand where you can purchase delicious organic tomatoes grown in nearby greenhouses using the hot springs area’s geothermal heat. Without a doubt, fresh, sweet tomatoes make the perfect travel snack!
