Boardwalks over hissing, colourful geothermal ground.
Krysuvik and its Seltun field are a vivid geothermal area where boardwalks lead over bubbling mud, steaming vents and earth stained yellow, red and green.
Nearby lies the deep, moody lake Kleifarvatn, making an easy and dramatic loop close to the capital.
The Reykjanes peninsula wraps around Keflavik International Airport, so most places here are a short drive from the moment you land.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Safe walkways over steaming vents and bubbling mud.
Slopes stained by minerals in sulphur yellow, rust and grey.
A deep, still lake framed by black sand and lava nearby.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Krysuvik and Seltun is in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. It is in the interior of the Reykjanes peninsula, southeast of the capital.
Krysuvik and Seltun are known for boardwalk trails over hot springs and mud pots, brightly coloured mineral ground, and the neighbouring lake Kleifarvatn.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.