The Seltún-Krýsuvík geothermal area was my introduction to Iceland and to geothermal fields. It was surprisingly quiet, given that it is only a short drive from Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik and not far from the Blue Lagoon. I basically had the site almost to myself. There is a hike which leads up into the mountains from which you have great views of the surrounding area.

Seltún Krýsuvík Geothermal Area
Seltún Krýsuvík Geothermal Area

The steam is hot, it is steam after all, and has a foul smell, that you instantly recognize and will never forget

Seltún Krýsuvík Geothermal Area
I love those colours! This is almost abstract art.
Seltún Krýsuvík Geothermal Area
The mountains around Seltun

I was lucky that it was sunny, which brought out the colours quite well

Seltún Krýsuvík Geothermal Area
When I look at these photos I want to go back to Iceland

If you like these photos be sure to check out the photos I took at Jokulsarlon, Leirhnjúkur, Reynisfjara, Hljóðaklettar, the Námafjall geothermal area and the Falljökull glacier.

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