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Skrifla

Natural hot springWest Iceland, Iceland

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Skrifla

Natural hot springWest Iceland, Iceland

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Skrifla is a hot spring in West Iceland.

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Skrifla is in West Iceland at 64.6646°N, 21.2892°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Skrifla weather and conditions

At Skrifla in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 13:30 (Iceland time): 12°C (feels like 9°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Skrifla

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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How do I get to Skrifla?

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

Is Skrifla 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 Skrifla?

Skrifla 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

1Snorralaug< 1 km
2Árhver4 km
3Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð5 km
4Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð5 km
5Krosslaug18 km

Waterfalls

#1.Rauðfossar

5 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Beltisfoss

5.1 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Skúti

5.4 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Götufoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Skrifla

50 m

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

#2.Snorralaug

150 m

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

#3.Árhver

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

5.5 km·~7 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

#2.Varmaland

15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#3.Fossatún

16 km·~19 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#4.Reyðarfellsskógur

17 km·~20 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

15 km·~18 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

#2.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

17 km·~20 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

2 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

33 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

33 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

33 km·~39 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

33 km·~39 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykholt

350 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hreðavatnsskáli

17 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Baulan

18 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell

20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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.

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