Eyvindarhver
Kerlingarfjöll, Highlands, Central Iceland, Iceland
- Location
- Kerlingarfjöll, Highlands, Central Iceland, Iceland
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 80 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Fjalla-Eyvindur was an Icelandic outlaw. He and his wife Halla are reported to have fled into the remote highlands of Iceland after 1760. They lived in the wilderness for 20 years. A hot spring named Eyvindarhver is named after him.
Insider tip — Eyvindarhver is a superheated spring in the Kerlingarfjöll geothermal area at roughly 900 m elevation in Iceland's central highlands, accessible only in summer via the F35 mountain road. The spring emerges at nearly 80°C and is surrounded by brilliant orange and yellow silica terraces stained by thermophilic bacteria. Swimming is not possible at the vent, but the broader Ásgarður geothermal valley nearby offers cooler soaking pools. The rugged rhyolite backdrop of Kerlingarfjöll adds a dramatic alpine character.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 80 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Hiver pour la neige + onsen.