Krýsuvík Geothermal Area

September 13, 2025 -- Krýsuvík is geothermal area located on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It is the second one we visited. It was very different from Gunnuhver. Gunnuhver is more powerful. Krýsuvík is more suitable for tourists.

Crater lake

Red dirt

Mud pool

Watch video of bubbling mud

Color contrasts

Geothermal areas are converted to electricity by drilling wells to tap underground reservoirs of hot water and steam, which are then used to spin turbines connected to generators. Gunnuhver has an established power plant. Krýsuvík is in development.

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Hot water

Colorful landscape

Boardwalk