The Geothermal Park Hveragerdi
The Geothermal Park Hveragerdi
3.3
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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You can boil an egg and have a taste of our hot spring bread which is baked using the geothermal steam. Do not miss the geyser that erupts frequently in the park, and make sure to take a look inside the greenhouse.
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RIchard035
Northwood, UK1,347 contributions
Jul 2022
This is a small geothermal attraction in a residential district of the town. There is a small entrance fee. You can buy eggs at the cash desk to cook in the thermal springs. There is a geyser that erupts every few minutes and a number of thermal pools. To be honest, this as good as some of the higher profile thermal areas, albeit on a smaller scale.
Written 21 May 2023
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Dear guest,
Thank you very much for visiting the Geothermal Park and for taking the time to write a review! I'm so happy you enjoyed your visit!
Best regards,
Tammy
Written 2 June 2023
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tracy h
marbella97 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A real little treat in this small town. Geyser was impressive and great to boil an egg in the boiling spring water. A lovely warm welcome when we arrived and staff were really helpful and informative. Good value and worth a quick stop.
Written 3 August 2023
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KathySeastron
76 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We stopped here on our way to check in at our Air BnB in Hveragerdi. It was very cold and windy so we didn’t stay long!
Very friendly people, interesting to wander around, great Geysir (we preferred it to the Golden Circle Geysir!!) and fun to boil the egg in the boiling water and eat it warm in the cafe!
Cute place for an hour’s stop.
Very friendly people, interesting to wander around, great Geysir (we preferred it to the Golden Circle Geysir!!) and fun to boil the egg in the boiling water and eat it warm in the cafe!
Cute place for an hour’s stop.
Written 19 November 2023
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Dear Kathy,
Thank you for visiting us at the Geothermal Park! I'm very happy you enjoyed your visit! I would also like to say thank you very much for the kind review!
Best regards,
Tammy
Written 9 January 2024
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Lewis S
5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
This was a real highlight of my trip to Iceland. I rarely write reviews unless somewhere makes a true impression.
We were greeted by a lovely American lady (so sorry we didn’t get your name!), who explained the history and geology of the place. We all boiled the eggs in the thermal pool and watched the geyser go off several times.
We had our eggs with the most delicious Rye bread and some locally made hot sauce (v spicy but delicious).
Definitely take a stop here if you can.
We were greeted by a lovely American lady (so sorry we didn’t get your name!), who explained the history and geology of the place. We all boiled the eggs in the thermal pool and watched the geyser go off several times.
We had our eggs with the most delicious Rye bread and some locally made hot sauce (v spicy but delicious).
Definitely take a stop here if you can.
Written 13 October 2024
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I’m absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Park! Your lovely comment about me truly made my day! Thank you for your kindness!
Best regards,
Tammy
Written 31 October 2024
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KLC732
Sebago, ME5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
We really enjoyed our visit here. While the highlight was boiling an egg and having delicious hot spring bread, the rest of the park was also very interesting. It is a relatively small park with history. It raised my awareness to how the hot springs can come and go with time and earthquakes. The park has done an excellent job at engaging visitors with the egg, bread and foot bathing pools. It was definitely worth the modest price they charge. Their small greenhouse is also very interesting.
Written 22 October 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit and found our park engaging and informative. Boiling an egg and tasting the hot spring bread are definitely unique experiences, and we're glad you appreciated them. It’s great to know that the history and the dynamic nature of the hot springs resonated with you. We strive to provide a memorable experience for our visitors, and your feedback means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back soon for more exploration!
Best regards,
Tammy
Written 31 October 2024
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Matteo P
9 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
Lovely place, definitely not crowded like Geysir. there is a main spring that erupts randomly every once in a while but quite often. Boiling the egg was very fun and the geothermal bread was super! There is also a little exotic greenhouse that you should not skip. a great experience overall!
Written 5 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to our geothermal area. It’s great to know that you found it less crowded and appreciated the unique experiences like boiling eggs and trying our geothermal bread. We're also glad you explored the exotic greenhouse—it's definitely a hidden gem! We hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon!
Written 31 October 2024
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ACalGal
16 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
If I could give this less than one star I would. Absolute waste of time and money. Perhaps at some point this place was good but presently it is poorly maintained, weeds everywhere, very sloppy, and overall from start to finish it offers a very mediocre experience. The goofy shtick about boiling an egg and having a piece of geothermal-baked rye bread feels like a simple money grab and is absolutely not worth a penny. Visiting this place was literally the worst experience we had in Iceland. 99% of Iceland travel experiences are magnificent and fabulous—but this "Geothermal Park" in Hvergerdi is beyond lame. Don't waste your time and money here!
Written 7 August 2024
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Dear guest,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, though we're genuinely sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a unique and memorable experience at the Geothermal Park, and it’s disappointing to learn that your experience isn't one that you enjoyed.
We apologize if the maintenance and appearance of the park were not up to your standard. The park reflects the natural beauty that Iceland is known for. Some areas of Iceland are lush, others are more desolate - like all countries around the world.
Regarding the geothermal egg-boiling and rye bread experience, we understand it might not resonate with everyone. However, this tradition is something we are incredibly proud of, as it represents a unique aspect of Icelandic heritage. Geothermally baked rye bread, or "hverabrauð," has been a part of Icelandic culture for centuries. It’s a symbol of how Icelanders have ingeniously used the land’s natural geothermal energy to sustain themselves in this unique environment. By sharing this experience with visitors, we hope to connect them to Iceland’s history and traditions in a meaningful way. In fact, Hveragerði was originally established because locals discovered this geothermal area, which allowed them to heat their homes, bake bread, wash clothes, and cook their food.
We hope that the rest of your Icelandic adventure was as magnificent as you described.
Written 16 August 2024
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11Trisha56
Dorchester, UK8 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Very warm friendly welcome from the lady running this place. The price is fairly low and although the spring pools have gone now you can read about what they were like and see photos. It was still fun to see the geysir which goes off about every 20 minutes. They make lava bread here which you can taste in the shop and.... The most fun thing was being able to boil an egg in the bubbling water on a fishing cane and then eat it inside the greenhouse building. There was information to read and the greenhouse had a small area of plants including banana to show what can be grown using the geothermal heat. It was a great way to spend an hour or so. Also there are walks close by, a waterfalland a heated river coming down the hillside which people can swim in. Other attractions are around the area and the lady running it is happy to help.
Written 9 November 2022
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Dear Trisha,
It was so wonderful to meet you! I´m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit! "Fishing" for eggs is SO fun, in fact, even though I work there I never get tired of it :)
I hope you enjoyed your stay in Iceland and hope to see you again someday.
Best regards,
Tammy
Written 16 January 2023
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Lisa B
4 contributions
Feb 2023
Oh my, what a gem of a place. Tammy gave me a very warm welcome and even directed to me a few more gems in the town. I got some beautiful pictures and memories i will treasure forever. The day i visited (09.02.23) it was a foot or so in snow so i couldnt see the path and now looking at the pictures other reviewers left (in the summer) i can see i was way off the path (sorry Tammy)! I cooked my egg and it was delicious. The bread was almost like ginger cake; i wasnt expecting that. It was a wonderful walk (and talk) and i popped back in after my long walk for another coffee. It is certainly the cheapest activity you will do in Iceland (just a couple of pounds) but so beautiful. One of the Geezers erupts about every 20 minutes and i was lucky enough to capture it on video too. There is a beautiful little stream that runs through the park too. Excellent for children, younger ones too as they can cook their own egg in one of the hot springs and then eat it in the cafe.
Written 10 February 2023
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Hi Lisa,
Thank you very much for the kind review!!
It was SO good meeting you. I had so much fun talking with you and so loved your pictures. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to the park, the eggs, and yummy bread.
I hope to see you in the spring or summer sometime!!
Best regards,
Tammy
Written 16 February 2023
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Kat
Kidderminster, UK12 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We came here on our first day, which was the perfect time to do it when you havent been overwhelmed by the big attractions. Its nice and cheap and you can boil an egg in the ground and eat some really awesome bread made in there too. It was our intro to hotsprings and did not dissapoint!
Written 9 April 2023
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I'm so glad you took time to visit the Geothermal Park and that you enjoyed the yummy hot springs bread! I would also like to say thank you for the kind review!
Best regards,
Tammy
Written 2 June 2023
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