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Gvendarlaug hin forna

Geothermal pool1000 ISK1000 ISK parkingWestfjords, Iceland

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Gvendarlaug hin forna

Geothermal pool1000 ISK1000 ISK parkingWestfjords, Iceland

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Gvendarlaug hin forna is a hot spring in the Westfjords of Iceland.

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Gvendarlaug hin forna weather and conditions

At Gvendarlaug hin forna in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:31, sunset 20:15). Parking costs 1,000 ISK. Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Gvendarlaug hin forna

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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Gvendarlaug hin forna is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Gvendarlaug hin forna 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 Gvendarlaug hin forna?

Gvendarlaug hin forna 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 Kaldrananeshreppur9 km
2Drangsnes Hot Pots11 km
3Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð12 km
4Hákarlavogur26 km
5Krossnes30 km

Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

1.1 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Djúpavíkurfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Àlftafoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Lónfoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug hin forna

50 m

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Hot_pot hot spring

#3.Drangsnes Hot Pots

11 km·~13 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

12 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

200 m

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#2.Hveravík

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

11 km·~13 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Drangsnes

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

12 km·~14 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurfjörður

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkalundur

37 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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