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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hveragerði, Iceland

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Hveragerði, Iceland

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Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

Hveragerði fissure.

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The Hveragerði fissure runs through this unassuming shopping center.

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A replica of the decorated wooden pillars Viking sailors threw overboard when finding new places to establish a settlement.

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Hveradalir Geothermal Area

A geothermal paradise with bubbling mud pools and bright blue hot springs.

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Grave of Bobby Fischer

The final resting place of the controversial chess champion.

7 miles from Hveragerði

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Arnessyla Heritage Museum

This collection of several museums includes one of the oldest structures in Iceland.

9 miles from Hveragerði

Kerid Crater Lake

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Kerið Crater Lake

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

9 miles from Hveragerði

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