About
Glerárlaug is a 16.7 m indoor pool. The outdoor area has two hot massage tubs, a wading pool, a cold tub, and a stone steam bath.
Map of Glerárlaug
Map
65.6894°N, 18.1180°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 1 (Akureyri)
Off the main road
- 0.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Akureyri — 1.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 249 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 212 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Glerárlaug
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Premium Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri Duplicfrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Arctic Coastline, Microbrewery and Culture Tourfrom 34.207 ISK · 4 h 30 min
4x4 Premium Northern Lights & Photography Tour (from Akureyri)from 34.800 ISK · 2 h 30 min
4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 45.000 ISK · 9 h
Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 h
4x4 Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 38.900 ISK · 9 hGlerárlaug weather and conditions
Last updated
4°Cclear · feels 0°C5 m/sgusts 119 h 41 mdaylight · 08:07 – 17:481,400 ISKparking
Prices
Opening hours
- Winter: Mon-Fri 06:45–08:00 & 18:00–21:00, Sat-Sun 09:00–14:30
Admission
- Adult
- 1,400 ISK
- Child
- Free
Hours & prices via sundlaugar.is
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region

In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Sundlaug Akureyrar1 km - 2
Þelamerkurlaug10 km - 3Íþróttamiðstöð Eyjafjarðarsveitar13 km
- 4
Hrísey34 km - 5
Sundlaugin Laugum35 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur3 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur4 km
Fuel
- 1
Akureyri Hörgárbraut< 1 km · 303.9 kr/L - 2
Akureyri Hlíðarbraut< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Hörgárbraut< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Glerárlaug?
Glerárlaug is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Glerárlaug free to visit?
Many natural swimming pools 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 Glerárlaug?
Glerárlaug 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.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · sundlaugar.is / Sundlaugar
sundlaugar.isDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
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
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