Seltún Geothermal Area

The Seltún Geothermal Area, located on the Reykjane Peninsula, offers a vivid display of Iceland’s geothermal activity within an easy drive from Reykjavik. Here, visitors can explore a landscape marked by steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pools, and colorful mineral deposits. The area’s unique geological features create a striking contrast against the surrounding terrain, with the earth’s natural heat and minerals painting the ground in hues of yellow, red, and green. Walking paths wind through the site, allowing visitors to safely observe the dynamic and ever-changing geothermal phenomena up close.