• Geysir hot spring is one of the greatest natural attractions in Iceland and a part of the popular Golden Circle Route.
  • Bucket List Item #616 – Great Geysir. ... The Great Geysir, also known as Stori Geysir, is one of the amazing spectacles of the Golden Circle in Iceland.
  • Unfortunately, gushing is not necessarily a word that is synonymous with the Great Geysir as it has suffered from long periods of dormancy.
  • Nestled in the heart of Iceland’s Golden Circle, the Great Geysir is a captivating natural wonder that draws thousands of visitors each year.
  • The world's original geyser, the Great Geysir (Great Geyser) is the source of the English word after which all other geysers are named.
  • Iceland’s Great Geysir is one of the most famous geysers in the world. In fact, the Great Geysir actually lent its name to the English word “geyser.”
  • The Great Geysir is believed to have been active for ten millennia, with the earliest mentions of it being found in the late 13th century.
  • Get up close and personal with the Great Geysir's steaming hot water. Visiting the Great Geysir entails more than just witnessing its breathtaking eruptions.
  • The Great Geysir has been active for about ten millennia, the earliest accounts of the spring date back to the late 13th century.
  • The Great Geysir was among the first known to modern Europeans. It even gave its name to the very word geyser and has been active for almost 10,000 years.