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Europe's most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver produces enough geothermal energy to heat two nearby cities: Akranes and Borgarnes. Every second, 380 pints of boiling hot water churns through the spring. You have to see it in person in order to comprehend its power.
\nThe main goal here is to give locals and visitors a peek at the lives of a farmer and farm animals. Háafell mainly cares for Icelandic goats, which are endangered, but they also keep sheep, chickens, horses, dogs, and cats. You can visit the farm on a tour or just browse the shop for products made on-site.
Next to the Snorralaug hot spring you'll find Snorrastofa, the main residence of Snorri Sturluson and the site of his grisly murder. Snorri's legend looms large in European medieval history: not content with single-handedly preserving and shaping Viking mythology, he was also a cosmopolitan Renaissance man, poet, lawyer, swordsman, and politician. This simple museum pays tribute to the writer of Scandinavia's most treasured literature, and visitors can also pick up souvenirs and books on Icelandic history and culture.
