Gunnuhver Hot Springs – active geothermal area with mud pools and steam vents

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Краткие факты: Steam hisses from bubbling mud pools, and a sharp sulfur tang hits your nose the moment you walk the boardwalk. Ground temperatures often exceed 120°C a meter down, so elevated paths keep visitors a safe few meters from scalding vents.

Основные моменты: A local legend says a woman named Gunnhildur was swallowed by a steam vent in the 18th century, and many friends who've lingered near a certain plume swear they hear whispers in the hiss. Stand close on a windy day and you can feel heat on your face while salty sea mist and mineral-rich steam paint the air with yellow and ochre tones, a surreal mix that photographers chase for golden-hour shots.

Insider tips

• Wear windproof, waterproof outer layers and sturdy shoes; steam and spray can make surfaces slippery.
• Stay on marked boardwalks and observation platforms to protect fragile ground and for safety.
• Photograph from the raised platform or the eastern boardwalk for the best compositions of steam with the coastline in the background.
• Avoid coach arrivals around midday by visiting early or late to reduce crowds and avoid when the wind shifts and smells are strongest.

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