It’s a very interesting walk, with the smelly smoke, for a while you may find yourself walking on a distant planet. It’s worth the stop. Very easy to get, just next to the number one road... :)

The Námafjall Hverir Geothermal Area features hot springs and fumaroles. We didn't spend a lot of time here, but it was interesting to see nonetheless. Don't get too close to the steam!

If you by any chance are traveling in the north of Iceland - please make sure you don´t skip this place :)

Very interesting geology of the area with mudpots, and other steaming thermal points of interest. There is a small walkway around the area with roped off sections for safety. It is completely free ... definitely something to see. The geology of this island is fascinating.

If you have visited Yellowstone National Park, you will have seem some of this kind of geothermal geology, with its steam vents, boiling mud pots, and steam vents, but this large area is definitely dramatic and photogenic. If you are in the area, it is...More

We have a brief stop here in Namafjall Geothermal area on our full day trip with IGTours to the highlights of Lake Myvatn. There were no geysers nor coloured pools. But still, what an incredible experience I had in Namafjall - the bubbling mudpools, the...More

My understanding is that the name Namafjall refers to the mountains near the Hverir geothermal area. Overall, this landscape is otherworldly and absolutely intriguing. There are mud pits and steam vents all over the place, and it’s definitely worth a stop the ring road. I...More