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Krosslaug

42°C waterGeothermal poolWest Iceland, Iceland

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Krosslaug

42°C waterGeothermal poolWest Iceland, Iceland

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Krosslaug is a hot spring with a natural water temperature of about 42°C in West Iceland.

OpenStreetMap's data logs the water at about 42°C — comfortably warm, similar to a hot bath.

Steam rises around you as you sink into naturally heated water. The contrast of warm water and cold air is pure Iceland.

Natural hot springs vary in temperature - some spots are scalding, others barely warm. Test with your hand first, always.

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Map of Krosslaug

Krosslaug is in West Iceland at 64.5049°N, 21.2047°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Krosslaug weather and conditions

At Krosslaug in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Krosslaug

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Krosslaug — photo by Christian Bickel (fingalo)

Photo: Christian Bickel (fingalo) / Wikimedia Commons

Krosslaug hot spring - Iceland 4K — Krosslaug — video poster — Krosslaug hot spring - Iceland 4KEpic Iceland

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How do I get to Krosslaug?

Krosslaug is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Krosslaug 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 Krosslaug?

Krosslaug 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

1Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð7 km
2Skrifla18 km
3Snorralaug18 km
4Árhver19 km
5Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð19 km

Waterfalls

#1.Breiðifoss

2.1 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Lambárfoss

2.2 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Kálfgilsfoss

2.3 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kerlingafoss

2.3 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Krosslaug

50 m

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Snorralaug

18 km·~22 min drive

Medieval hot pool where historian Snorri Sturluson bathed 800 years ago — a protected…

#4.Skrifla

18 km·~22 min drive

Hverinn hitaði upp skólann, öll íbúðarhús og mörg önnur hús staðarins allt til ársins 1974

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Selskógur, Skorradal

18 km·~22 min drive

The forest Selsskógur is in the middle of the valley Skorradalur. It is a good camp site…

#2.Selsskógur

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#3.Þórisstaðir

19 km·~22 min drive

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

#4.Bjarteyjarsandur

19 km·~23 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

34 km·~41 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hyrnan

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

34 km·~41 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykholt

18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ferstikla

22 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell

27 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Baulan

29 km·~35 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Bickel (fingalo) / Wikimedia
OpenStreetMapWater temperature · ODbL
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