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.
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The steam is hot, it is steam after all, and has a foul smell, that you instantly recognize and will never forget
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I was lucky that it was sunny, which brought out the colours quite well
![Seltún Krýsuvík Geothermal Area](https://www.ivarhagendoorn.com/content/images/2019/09/seltun-13.jpg)
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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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