A vast number of people pass through or by Hveragerði in South Iceland each year. Located 45 km from Reykjavik, Hveragerði may be seen from the vantage point of the Kambar mountain slope, as it spreads out across a 5,000 year-old lava field.
There are numerous things you can do in or around Hveragerði like taking a hike to Reykjadalur Valley where you can bathe in a natural hot river which is a spectacular experience, dip in their swimming pool in Laugarskarð, explore the LÁ Art Museum or check out the Quake 2008 exhibition.
In 1946 Hveragerði became its own municipality. Hveragerði has been a productive town in the last few years. New buildings are appearing as more and more people are choosing to come and live in the town attracted by its tranquility and closeness to nature. The growing population has risen to 3200.
