Strokkur (Icelandic [ˈstrɔhkʏr̥], "churn") is a fountain-type geyser located in a geothermal area beside the Hvítá River in Iceland in the southwest part of the country, east of Reykjavík. [1] It typically erupts every 6–10 minutes. [ 2 ]

Strokkur is Iceland’s most visited active geyser. One of the three major attractions on the world-famous Golden Circle sightseeing route, it is usually visited alongside Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park.

In this travel-blog I want to show you the most popular place to visit in Iceland - the Geysir geothermal area, where you can see boiling mud pots, fumaroles and Strokkur, which erupts every 7-8 minutes and spouts boiling water some 25-35 m into the air.

Strokkur (“The Churn”) is Iceland’s most regularly erupting geyser and a highlight of the Haukadalur Geothermal Area. First mentioned in 1789, it likely existed since the 13th century, alongside other nearby geysers.

Sep 8, 2024 · Strokkur Geyser, located in Iceland's Haukadalur Valley, is one of the country's most iconic and active geysers, attracting thousands of visitors yearly. This natural wonder, part of the famed Golden Circle, is renowned for its frequent and spectacular eruptions, which can reach up to 30 meters.

Strokkur is the most active geyser in the Haukadalur Valley, laying close by to Geysir, the iconic (though currently dormant) geyser from which all other geysers derive their name from. Strokkur erupts regularly, about every 8-10 minutes though I would recommend staying for a few eruptions.

Apr 6, 2018 · Strokkur is located in Southwest region of Iceland. It is on the eastern side of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. It is in the geothermal area just beside the Hvita River in the Haukadalur Valley area, with a number of other geothermal physical features.

Feb 19, 2024 · Strokkur stands out as an exceptionally active geyser, wowing visitors with its punctuality. It's one of the most reliable geysers, erupting every 4 to 10 minutes . This frequent eruption schedule sets Strokkur apart as one of the greatest active geysers on Earth.

Nov 3, 2022 · The most active Geysir in Iceland is Strokkur, the main attraction in Haukadalur’s hot spring. Strokkur erupts boiling water as high as 30 meters (100 feet) every few minutes, making it a remarkable scene.

Apr 24, 2018 · Located in the Haukadalur Valley, Strokkur is one of about 1,000 active geysers around the world, with tourists flocking to see the great natural wonder. The geothermal area is actually home to the dormant Geysir, the first known European site which gave us …