#1Víti
A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience.
Hot Springs · Iceland
Hot Springs in Iceland
244 mapped · 8 regions · 15 with temperature data · Free – 11,990 ISK
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All 244 hot springs in Iceland, mapped — natural pools, hot rivers and spa lagoons across all 8 regions, from free roadside hot pots to ticketed lagoons up to 11,990 ISK. Iceland sits on a volcanic seam, so geothermal water is everywhere. Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon are the luxury picks. Reykjadalur is a free river you hike to. Hellulaug is a stone tub by the road in the Westfjords with an ocean view. Jump to the full list of all 244, browse by region, or start with the top picks.
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The headliners — crater pools, hot rivers you hike to and roadside hot pots. Distances on the cards are straight-line from Reykjavík.
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A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience.
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#3Hellulaug
A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience.
#4Drangsnes Hot Pots
A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience.
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#6Hveravellir Pool
A geothermal hot spring in Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience.
#7Landmannalaugar Hot River
Rainbow mountains and natural hot pools
#8Reykjadalur Thermal River
Hot spring river you hike to
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When & how to visit Iceland's hot springs
The most famous lagoons — Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon — are open year-round and require advance booking, especially in summer. Free natural pools like Reykjadalur (a warm river after a 45-min hike) and Seljavallalaug (a 1923 concrete pool against a mountain wall) need no booking at all. Highland springs — Landmannalaugar, Hveravellir — are summer-only, gated behind F-roads that close when snow arrives.
Best months: June–August for highland access and longer daylight. November–February for the snow-and-steam combination that looks like another planet. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds and full access.
Browse hot springs by region
Geothermal activity varies across Iceland — every region has its own character.
All 244 hot springs in Iceland, compared
All 244 mapped geothermal pools, ranked — featured picks first, then by content depth and photo availability. Tap any name for the full guide.
| Hot spring | Region | Temp | Entry | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Drangsnes Hot Pots | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
.jpg?width=640) | Grjótagjá | North Iceland | — | — | Game of Thrones cave |
| Hellulaug | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Hveravellir Pool | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Krossnes | Westfjords | — | 1,000 ISK | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Landmannalaugar Hot River | Highlands | — | — | Rainbow mountains and natural hot pools |
 | Laugavallalaug | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Reykjadalur Thermal River | South Coast | — | — | Hot spring river you hike to |
 | Seljavallalaug | South Coast | — | no | A geothermal hot spring in South Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Víti | Highlands | 20°C | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
.jpg?width=640) | Víti Askja | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
| Pollurinn | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Sturlungalaug | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
 | Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð | West Iceland | — | — | Deildartunguhver is a hot spring in Reykholtsdalur, Iceland. It is characterized by a very high flow rate for a hot spr |
 | Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður | Reykjanes Peninsula | — | — | Seltún Hot Springs, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsɛlˌtʰuːn], is a geothermal hot spring system in Krýsuvík volcanic area, |
 | Geothermal hot spring near Vogar | Reykjavík Area | — | — | Vogar's town pool |
 | Gunnuhver | Reykjanes Peninsula | — | — | Boiling mud, not a bath |
 | Krosslaug | West Iceland | 42°C | — | 42°C local hot spring, West Iceland |
 | Laugarvallalaug | North Iceland | 37–39°C | no | Laugarvallalaug is a natural pool fed by geothermal water, free to use and often empty. OpenStreetMap measured the tempe |
 | Snorralaug | West Iceland | — | — | Snorralaug is a medieval hot pool at Reykholt, said to be where 13th-century chieftain and historian Snorri Sturluson ba |
| Dynjandislaug | Westfjords | 25–30°C | — | Dynjandislaug is a natural hot pot in the Westfjords, fed by geothermal water rather than piped and heated. OpenStreetMa | |
| Einireykir | West Iceland | 80–100°C | — | Einireykir is a wild geothermal spot in West Iceland with no facilities and no ticket booth. OpenStreetMap logs the wate | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður | West Iceland | — | — | Akranes's town pool | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri | North Iceland | — | — | Akureyri's town pool, ~43°C | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós | North Iceland | — | — | A natural geothermal hot spring near the Ring Road town of Blönduós, on Iceland's north coast. It's an undeveloped wild | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær | West Iceland | 60–95°C | — | This unnamed hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær is tagged as private access on OpenStreetMap, so treat it as someone's la | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hella | South Coast | — | — | Hella's town pool | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur | South Coast | 100°C | — | This is one of three unnamed 100°C geothermal points OpenStreetMap has logged near Hrunamannahreppur. At boiling point i | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Laugar | North Iceland | — | — | Laugar's town pool, ~30°C | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur | South Coast | 40°C | — | This unnamed geothermal pool near Mýrdalshreppur is tagged as a public bathing spot on OpenStreetMap. The water measures | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss | South Coast | — | — | Selfoss's town pool | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur | North Iceland | 25°C | — | This unnamed hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur has no facilities and barely any record beyond an OpenStreetMap no | |
 | Árhver | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Blesi | Highlands | — | — | Geyser in Highlands |
 | Brennisteinsalda | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Fosslaug | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Gvendarlaug | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
%20high%20temperature%20area%2C%20Iceland%20(8).jpg?width=640) | Hveradalir | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Konungshver | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands |
| Krosslaug | West Iceland | — | yes | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Leirgerður | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Litli-Geysir | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands |
 | Nauthólsvík | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Capital Region. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Öskurhóll | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands |
.jpg?width=640) | Reykjafjarðarlaug | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
 | Smiður | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands |
 | Ystihver | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. |
| Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Bláhver | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Brúarpotturinn | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Djúpavogskörin | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Englandshverir | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Eyvindarhver | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Fagrihver | Highlands | 30–50°C | yes | 30–50°C natural pool | |
| Foss Hot Pot | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Galtahryggjarlaug | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Gamli Fagrihver | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Geothermal Goldfish Pond | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Akureyrarbær | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Árborg | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Garður | Reykjanes Peninsula | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in reykjanes. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Grafarvogur | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Grindavík | Reykjanes Peninsula | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in reykjanes. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Höfn | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hveragerðisbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík | Reykjanes Peninsula | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in reykjanes. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Laugardalur | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík | Reykjanes Peninsula | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in reykjanes. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Sandgerði | Reykjanes Peninsula | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in reykjanes. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Seltjarnarnesbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Siglufjörður | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður | North Iceland | — | yes | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur | Westfjords | hot | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur | Westfjords | — | yes | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Gjörvidalslaug | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Goldfish Pond | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Grænihver | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Grafarlaug | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Grýla | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Guðlaug | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Gvendarlaug hin forna | Westfjords | — | 1,000 ISK | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Hákarlavogur | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Hauganes Hot Tubs | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Heimilishver | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Heydalur Hot Spring | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Hjalteyri Hot Tub | North Iceland | — | — | Geothermal hot tub, North Iceland | |
| Hoffell Hot Tubs | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Southeast Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Hörgshlíðarlaug | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| hot spring | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Hot Spring Shower | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Hrunalaug | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Hveragil | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Hverahild | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Keldulaug | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Kúalaug | South Coast | hot | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Kvika | Reykjavík Area | warm | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Kvika Footbath | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Capital Region. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Landbrotalaug | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Laugafell | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Laugarfell Hot Pots | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Lýsulaugar | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Móri | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Mýrarhver | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð | West Iceland | — | — | Geothermal pool in West Iceland | |
| Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð | West Iceland | — | — | Geothermal pool in West Iceland | |
| Natural hot pot near Breiðholt | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð | West Iceland | hot | no | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð | West Iceland | — | — | Geothermal pool in West Iceland | |
| Natural hot pot near Dalvík | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur | South Coast | — | — | Geothermal pool in South Coast | |
| Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir | Reykjavík Area | — | — | Geothermal pool in Reykjavík Area | |
| Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | Geothermal pool in Reykjavík Area | |
| Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær | Reykjavík Area | — | — | Geothermal pool in Reykjavík Area | |
| Natural hot pot near Múlaþing | East Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in East Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Múlaþing | East Iceland | — | — | Geothermal pool in East Iceland | |
| Natural hot pot near Múlaþing | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Norðurþing | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður | North Iceland | — | — | Geothermal pool in North Iceland | |
| Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Coast. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Súðavíkurhreppur | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit | North Iceland | — | — | Geothermal pool in North Iceland | |
| Nauteyrarlaug | Westfjords | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Westfjords. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Ostakarið | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Óþerrishola | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Rauðihver | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Sæberg Hot Pot | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Selgil | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Sísjóðandi | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Sjósundsaðstaða við Gufunes | Reykjavík Area | — | no | A geothermal hot spring in the Capital Area. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Skatalaug | Reykjavík Area | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Capital Region. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Skrifla | West Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in West Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Sóði | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands | |
| Stóragjá Cave | North Iceland | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in North Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Strútslaug | South Coast | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in South Iceland. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Sundlaug | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in the Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Víti | Reykjavík Area | 40–42°C | — | 40–42°C natural pool | |
| Þórunnarlaug | Highlands | — | — | A geothermal hot spring in Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience. | |
| Þvottahver | Highlands | — | — | Natural hot spring in Highlands |
Hot spring questions
Do I need to book hot springs in advance?
Spa-style lagoons — Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, Mývatn Nature Baths, Forest Lagoon, Krauma — yes, especially in summer and on weekends. Free natural hot springs like Reykjadalur, Seljavallalaug and Hellulaug need no booking. Just show up.
How hot is the water?
Most pools sit at 36–40°C. Natural hot streams like Reykjadalur vary by spot — further upstream gets hotter, downstream cooler. Always check with your hand before stepping in.
Are hot springs open in winter?
Geothermal water does not freeze, and a steaming pool surrounded by snow is part of the magic. Some Highland springs (Landmannalaugar) close with the F-roads in winter; coastal and lowland spots stay open year-round.
Can I bring kids?
Most spa-style pools have a dedicated children's pool. Wild natural springs are slippery near the source and can be very hot — younger kids need close supervision.
What is the etiquette before entering?
Iceland's rule: shower naked with soap before entering any pool. Non-negotiable in public pools and a clear sign of respect at every spa-style lagoon.
Is the Blue Lagoon actually worth the price?
For a first visit, yes — the milky-blue silica water and the volcanic landscape are genuinely like nothing else. For repeat visitors or budget travellers, Secret Lagoon, Mývatn Nature Baths or free roadside hot pots give 80% of the experience for far less.
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10