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Brennisteinsalda

Natural hot springSouth Coast, Iceland

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Hot springSouth Coast

Brennisteinsalda

Natural hot springSouth Coast, Iceland

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Brennisteinsalda is a hot spring in Iceland's South Coast.

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Brennisteinsalda is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.9922°N, 19.0624°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Brennisteinsalda weather and conditions

At Brennisteinsalda in South Coast, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 12:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Brennisteinsalda

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: Chris 73 / Wikimedia Commons

Brennisteinsalda Hike, Landmannalaugar | Iceland’s Most Colorful Volcano Hike — Brennisteinsalda — video poster — Brennisteinsalda Hike, Landmannalaugar | Iceland’s Most Colorful Volcano Hikeor we could have had kids

Landmannalaugar Hiking Brennisteinsalda: A Journey Through Iceland’s Volcanic Highlands — Brennisteinsalda — video poster — Landmannalaugar Hiking Brennisteinsalda: A Journey Through Iceland’s Volcanic HighlandsAdventuresofSND

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How do I get to Brennisteinsalda?

Brennisteinsalda is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Brennisteinsalda free to visit?

Many natural hot springs are free to use; developed geothermal pools and baths usually charge an entry fee. Check the spot’s details before you go.

What is the best time to visit Brennisteinsalda?

Brennisteinsalda can be enjoyed year-round — soaking in warm water is especially magical in winter snow, though check live road conditions before you drive, as access roads may require 4WD off-season.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra1 km
2Strútslaug14 km
3Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur41 km
4Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur54 km
5Seljavallalaug54 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Rauðufossar

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Tungnaárfellsfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Markarfljótsfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Brennisteinsalda

50 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Landmannalaugar Hot River

200 m

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Strútslaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Landmannalaugar

250 m

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#2.Höskuldsskáli

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…

#3.Landmannahellir

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#4.Strútslaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

1 km·~1 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

#2.F228 Veiðivatnaleið

11 km·~14 min drive

Road to fishing lakes

#3.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

14 km·~16 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#4.F229 Jökulheimaleið

19 km·~23 min drive

Remote road to glacier edges

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

54 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

63 km·~76 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

63 km·~76 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

68 km·~81 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

25 km·~30 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

55 km·~66 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Árnes

58 km·~70 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

63 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Chris 73 / Wikimedia
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community