DEILDARTUNGU
HVER
Deildartunguhver
Europe’s Most Powerful Hot Spring
Old Steam
Deildartunguhver was likely used for washing of clothes back in the day. 80-90 years ago, a wooden duckt was built, about 600 meters long, that transported steam towards the old house. The steam was used to heat the house and water, so inhabitants could shower with hot water and even steam food.
Environment
Around 1941 in Víðigerði, a greenhouse was built by the hot spring and is still going strong. Vegetable cultivation has also been practiced in the vicinity for decades and water from the hot spring used to heat up the gardens.
Tunguskollakambur
A special variant of the deer fern grows by the hot spring. Tunguskollakambur ("tongue deer fern") is not known to be found anywhere else in the world. It is the protection of the tunguskollakambur that thanks to the fact that Deildartunguhver was not covered when the heat was activated for geothermal heating of houses in the towns of Akranes and Borgarnes.
Relax & Unwind
EXPLORE OUR FEATURES
Geothermal Baths
Krauma offers several different pools, each with its own unique features and characteristics, all heated naturally by earth's core.
Restaurant
Krauma restaurant serves Icelandic cuisine with local ingredients in a comfortable setting with beautiful views.