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Gvendarlaug

Hot springWestfjords, Iceland

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Gvendarlaug is a hot spring in the Westfjords of Iceland.

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Gvendarlaug is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.3033°N, 21.7817°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Gvendarlaug weather and conditions

At Gvendarlaug in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 42 m (sunrise 06:33, sunset 20:15). 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

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.

Photos & videos

Photo: Jón Jónsson

Westfjord, Hólmavík, Hotel Laugarhóll, Godafoss ,Gvendarlaug - geothermal pool. Iceland - Road Trip — Gvendarlaug — video poster — Westfjord, Hólmavík, Hotel Laugarhóll, Godafoss ,Gvendarlaug - geothermal pool. Iceland - Road TripTravel Experiences

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How do I get to Gvendarlaug?

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

Is Gvendarlaug 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?

Gvendarlaug 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

1Heydalur Hot Spring39 km
2Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur39 km
3Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur45 km
4Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð45 km
5Drangsnes Hot Pots46 km

Waterfalls

#1.Drifandagil Waterfall

2.9 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Ólafsdalsfossar

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Hvarfsdalsfossar

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Gullfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug

50 m

Geothermal spot

#2.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Einireykir

25 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Laugar í Sælingsdal

6.4 km·~8 min drive

The camp site is located at Laugar in Sælingsdalur and is 16 km north of Búðardalur. The…

#2.Búðardalur

22 km·~26 min drive

The Budardalur camping site is located within a beautiful grove. When arriving from the…

#3.Miðjanes

25 km·~30 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

#4.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum

25 km·~30 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

22 km·~26 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

51 km·~61 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Búðardalur

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jón Jónsson / 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