Hveravellir hot spring on Kjölur plateau, Iceland

Hveravellir hot spring on Kjölur plateau, Iceland

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Hveravellir hot spring on Kjölur plateau, Iceland

Some spots on Earth simply look unearthly. The Hveravellir Nature Reserve on the Kjölur plateau in central Iceland certainly fits that description. Dotted with hot springs, the rugged terrain here calls to adventurers from around the world. Hiking trails allow passage through and within the region, and for those who want a payoff for their efforts, one of the hot springs is a popular bathing site for visitors.

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