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Heydalur

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Heydalur

Swimming poolWestfjords, Iceland

About

Natural hot spring in the remote Westfjords. Man-made stone pool filled by natural hot water. No facilities - just you and nature. Requires some effort to reach but that's the reward.

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Map of Heydalur

Heydalur is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.8397°N, 22.6775°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 633 (Djúpvegur - Heydalur)
Off the main road: 9.3 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 27.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 191 km in a straight line
What else is close: 65 mapped places within 20 km

Heydalur weather and conditions

At Heydalur in Westfjords, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 21:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:58). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 21:30· 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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Heydalur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

Photos & videos

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Heydalur Geothermal Pool — Heydalur — video poster — Heydalur Geothermal Poolabandoned

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How do I get to Heydalur?

Heydalur is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Heydalur 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 Heydalur?

Heydalur 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

Waterfalls

#1.Gervidalsá

8.2 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Mórildisfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bulafoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Finnbogafoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Galtahryggjarlaug

50 m

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

200 m

Spring hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Súðavíkurhreppur

350 m

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Hörgshlíðarlaug

2.4 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Heydalur í Mjóafirði

450 m

The Heydalur camping site is located 130 km from Isafjordur, 110km from Holmavik. Once…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

26 km·~31 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Súðavík

26 km·~32 min drive

The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…

#4.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

29 km·~35 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

33 km·~39 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

33 km·~40 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

32 km·~39 min drive

ÓB · 306.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Flókalundur

37 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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