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Seljavallalaug

Natural hot springSouth Coast, Iceland

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Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring everything. That's the charm.

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Seljavallalaug is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.5661°N, 19.6076°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Seljavallalaug weather and conditions

At Seljavallalaug in South Coast, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 34 m (sunrise 06:28, sunset 20:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 12:15 · 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 Seljavallalaug

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

Seljavallalaug — photo by Sigurdur Fjalar Jonsson

Photo: Sigurdur Fjalar Jonsson / Unsplash

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool In Iceland: 5 Tips! — Seljavallalaug — video poster — Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool In Iceland: 5 Tips!Corno van den Berg

Seljavallalaug | Iceland’s Historic Hot Spring Pool Hidden in the Mountains — Seljavallalaug — video poster — Seljavallalaug | Iceland’s Historic Hot Spring Pool Hidden in the MountainsCDR Adventures

Seljavallalaug is one of Iceland's oldest geothermal swimming pools 💦 — Seljavallalaug — video poster — Seljavallalaug is one of Iceland's oldest geothermal swimming pools 💦Guide to Iceland

SELJAVALLALAUG pool - The coolest GEOTHERMAL POOL in ICELAND — Seljavallalaug — video poster — SELJAVALLALAUG pool - The coolest GEOTHERMAL POOL in ICELANDOli Haukur Valtysson

Seljavallalaug Geothermal Swimming Pool, Iceland (4k) — Seljavallalaug — video poster — Seljavallalaug Geothermal Swimming Pool, Iceland (4k)Paul Pedersen

Dive into Iceland's History: Seljavallalaug - The Oldest Geothermal Swimming Pool — Seljavallalaug — video poster — Dive into Iceland's History: Seljavallalaug - The Oldest Geothermal Swimming PoolVivid Iceland

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How do I get to Seljavallalaug?

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

Is Seljavallalaug 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 Seljavallalaug?

Seljavallalaug 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 Mýrdalshreppur34 km
2Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær36 km
3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur37 km
4Strútslaug47 km
5Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra49 km

Waterfalls

#1.Rollutorfufoss

5.7 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Króksfoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Innri-Fellsfoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Gluggafoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Seljavallalaug

50 m

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#2.Hot Spring Shower

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

34 km·~41 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær

36 km·~44 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

6.3 km·~8 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#2.Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)

14 km·~17 min drive

The campsite in Básar is all around the cabin. It is possible to camp in flat areas and…

#3.Bjargaflöt

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#4.Brúðkaupflöt

14 km·~17 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F206 Lakavegur

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Road to Laki craters

#2.F207 Lakagígavegur

10 km·~12 min drive

Loop around Laki craters

#3.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

14 km·~17 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

3 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

34 km·~41 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

36 km·~43 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

49 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

72 km·~86 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

36 km·~43 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

37 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

49 km·~58 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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UnsplashHero & gallery photography · Sigurdur Fjalar Jonsson / Unsplash
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