Tuesday, February 18, 2020

ICELAND ~ Hveravellir - Kjölur plateau ~

... Spectacular nature view... an otherworldly ancient field... one of the pearls of Iceland, a nature reserve 650 meters above sea-level... Hveravellir or the Hot Spring Fields is one of the most beautiful geothermal areas in the world with multi-coloured boiling mud pools, huffing and puffing fumaroles and beautiful azure hot springs that will take your breath away...  based between two large glaciers and lying right on the edge of a massive lava field, this unique place is the best example of fire and ice coming together to create something extraordinary... hiking trails allow passage through and within the region, and for those who want a payoff for their efforts, one of the hot springs is a popular bathing site.... horse riding is also a popular activity around Hveravellir... Héééél Erg Bedankt Marcel en Ria! (✿ ♥‿♥)
Photo:Ⓒ Alban Henderyckx

Hveravellir is located in Iceland’s central highlands. They lie just off Kjölur or Kjalvegur highland road that connects the North and South Iceland. The geothermal area is nestled between two glaciers, Langjökull and Hofsjökull.

The first mentions of Hveravellir date back to 1752. Travelers Bjarni Pálsson and Eggert Ólafsson described the area in their travelogue. However, there’s a good chance that people had already been enjoying the natural geothermal pools for quite some time. The ancient Kjalvegur road runs through the area. This road is referred to in the Viking Sagas and the first mentions are from around year 900.

Stamp:

The 100th Anniversary of Eimskip - The Icelandic Steamship Company
(Issued 16-01-2014)


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