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Geysir and Strokkur – Geysir Geothermal Field, Haukadalur Valley, Iceland, 20230501 0905 3752📷 Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Geysir and Strokkur

Haukadalur, Iceland

Nature

A geothermal field where Strokkur erupts every few minutes to around 20 m, beside the mostly dormant Great Geysir. There is a large car park across route 35; keep to the paths, as the water is boiling.

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Haukadalur, Iceland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
64.3104, -20.3024
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Tjaldsvæðið við GeysiCampsite
    0 km from Geysir and Strokkur
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • SkjólCampsite
    3 km from Geysir and Strokkur
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldsvæði ÚthlíðCampsite
    8 km from Geysir and Strokkur
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldmiðstöðin FlúðumCampsite
    19 km from Geysir and Strokkur
    ShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldmiðstöðin á FlúðumMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Geysir and Strokkur
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • LaugarvatnCampsite
    23 km from Geysir and Strokkur
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Geysir and Strokkur?

Geysir and Strokkur is in Haukadalur, Iceland, at GPS 64.3104, -20.3024. It is about 23 km from Laugarvatn.

Can you camp near Geysir and Strokkur?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tjaldsvæðið við Geysi, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Geysir and Strokkur?

Geysir and Strokkur is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss.

What is there to see near Geysir and Strokkur?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gullfoss (9 km), Skálholt (23 km), Þingvellir (40 km) and Kerið (41 km).

When is the best time to visit Geysir and Strokkur?

Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)