In
the past, travelers used Blesi water to heat tea and water. The water was so good that they also used it for drinking
Blesi is one of the main hot springs in the Geysir region. It consists of two bodies of water separated by a patch of land – the northern and southern Blesi.
What is the uniqueness of Blesi?
Blesi is divided into two parts – north and south – making it look like two blue eyes or a pair of glasses. A distinctive (and extremely interesting!) feature of Blesi is the differences between the sources.
The southern Blesi is very deep and full of boiling water. It is so transparent that the spring sometimes seems…. completely empty and dry.
The northern spring has azure-colored water and is only about 1 meter deep.
Water from the southern eye flows into the northern eye and heats it up. This makes the temperature in the northern eye of Blesi about 40 ºC / 104 ºF. After major earthquakes in 2000, Blesi began to boil intensely. Now, however, it remains dormant.
Although it is not active, it is definitely worth visiting while in the Geysir area. The combination of the two reservoirs and the serene blue color of the water provide a truly fabulous view.
In
the past, travelers used Blesi water to heat tea and water. The water was so good that they also used it for drinking
T
he entrance to the geothermal area will tell you not to throw coins into the hot springs. Unfortunately, not all tourists follow the prohibitions. Inside the springs you can sometimes spot sparking money.
How to get to Blesi
Blesi Springs is part of the Geysir Park in the northern part of the so-called Golden Circle, on Road 35.
We come here primarily to watch the eruptions of the Strokkur geyser. However, it’s worth taking a stroll around the grounds and catching a glimpse of both Blesi and Geysir itself – the once mighty geyser to which all geysers owe their name today.
During your walk, you’re also sure to see a few more eruptions of Strokkur.
