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Grjótagjá

Hot springNorth Iceland

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Grjótagjá is a hot spring in North Iceland.

A small lava cave near Mývatn with a thermal spring inside. Famous from Game of Thrones. Beautiful to see even if you can't bathe.

Steam rises from blue water beneath lava formations. The cave is intimate and dim. The Game of Thrones fame brought crowds, but it's still atmospheric.

Locals bathed here for decades until volcanic activity in the 1970s-80s raised the water temperature too high. It has cooled somewhat but is still unpredictable.

Currently too hot for comfortable bathing — temperatures vary. Free to visit. Respect the 'no swimming' signs. The cave is beautiful regardless. Best experienced on a Mývatn day trip.

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65.6264°N, 16.8828°W · North Iceland

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Grjótagjá weather and conditions

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1°Cmostly clear · feels -3°C4 m/sgusts 89 h 41 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:44
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Grjótagjá — photo by Chmee2Photo: Chmee2 / Wikimedia Commons
Grjotagja Cave Iceland Travel Video 4K #grjotagjacave #iceland #icelandtravel #islandiaNathaniel Travels
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Stóragjá Cave2 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit2 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Laugar24 km
  4. 4Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit25 km
  5. 5Ystihver35 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Selfoss30 km
  2. 2Geitafoss31 km
  3. 3Dettifoss31 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Grjótagjá< 1 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Reykjahlíð2 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn10 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Laugar25 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð2 km
  2. 2Nettó50 km
  3. 3Hagkaup56 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
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questions

Can you swim at Grjótagjá?
Not recommended. Temperature is unpredictable and often too hot. It's beautiful to see though.
Is Grjótagjá free?
Yes, free to visit. Small parking area nearby.
Is this from Game of Thrones?
Yes! The Jon Snow and Ygritte cave scene was filmed here (Season 3).
Where is Grjótagjá?
Near Lake Mývatn in north Iceland. Part of a great day exploring the area.
Is Grjótagjá worth seeing?
Yes, quick stop and visually stunning even without bathing.

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