Sóði
Geysir, Haukadalur Valley, South Iceland, Iceland
- Location
- Geysir, Haukadalur Valley, South Iceland, Iceland
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 85 °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.
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This sulfurous spring lies in the Haukadalur Valley, near the famous Geysir site in South Iceland. The water reaches around 85°C here, typical of Iceland's geothermal activity, better suited to observation than direct bathing.
Insider tip — Sóði is one of the named individual vents in the Haukadalur geothermal cluster, which collectively represents Iceland's most visited natural geothermal field. The spring sits on a silica terrace sculpted by centuries of mineral-rich overflow, with vivid blue and grey tones visible in its pool on calm days. Like its neighbors in the Geysir Nature Reserve, it is fed by a shallow geothermal aquifer heated by the residual heat of a shallow magma body beneath the South Iceland Seismic Zone. The drive from Reykjavik takes just over an hour along the Haukadalur road, passing geothermal greenhouses on the way.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 85 °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.