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Hrísey

Swimming pool1,400 ISKNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Hrísey

Swimming pool1,400 ISKNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Hrísey is a public swimming pool in North Iceland.

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Map of Hrísey

Hrísey is in North Iceland at 65.9787°N, 18.3728°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 4.6 km from Route 82
Nearest town: Hrísey — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 264 km in a straight line
What else is close: 170 mapped places within 20 km

Hrísey weather and conditions

At Hrísey in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 18:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:42). Parking costs 1,400 ISK. Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility — · Fee: 1400 ISK

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Opening hours

In Icelandic — English hours not published

Vetraropnun, 17. ágúst til 5. júní: Mánudaga - fimmtudaga 15:00–19:00
Föstudaga 15:00–18:00
Laugardaga - sunnudaga 13:00–16:00 | Sumaropnun 6. júní til 16. ágúst: Mánudaga - föstudaga 10:30–19:00
Laugardaga - sunnudaga 10:30–17:00 | Afgreiðslutími um Páska: Skírdagur 13 13:00–16:00
Föstudagurinn langi 13 13:00–16:00
Laugardagur fyrir páska 13 13:00–16:00
Páskadagur 13 13:00–16:00
Annar í Páskum 13 13:00–16:00 | Aðrir hátíðisdagar: Sumardagurinn fyrsti 13 13:00–16:00
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Uppstigningardagur 13 13:00–16:00
Hvítasunnudagur 13 13:00–16:00
Annar í Hvítasunnu 13 13:00–16:00
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Friídagur Verslunarmanna 10 10:30–17:00 | Jól og áramót: Lokað
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27. des 13 13:00–16:00
28. des 13 13:00–16:00
29. des 15 15:00–19:00
30. des 15 15:00–19:00
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Admission

Adult: 1,400 ISK
Child: Free

Hours & prices via sundlaugar.is

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North Reykjavík South Coast West 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 Hrísey

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: sundlaugar.is

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How do I get to Hrísey?

Hrísey is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Hrísey 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 Hrísey?

Hrísey 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

1Dalvík8 km
2Þelamerkurlaug27 km
3Íþróttamiðstöð Fjallabyggðar - Siglufirði31 km
4Glerárlaug34 km
5Sólgarðar í Fljótum34 km

Waterfalls

#1.Mígandifoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Þverá;waterfull

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

#4.Holárfoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyrarbær

50 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Hauganes Hot Tubs

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.

#3.Natural hot pot near Dalvík

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hrísey

50 m

The camp site is located next to the sport center and therefor close to the swimming pool.

#2.Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar

50 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð

6.7 km·~8 min drive

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

#4.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi

6.8 km·~8 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

33 km·~40 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

35 km·~41 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Árskógssandur

3.9 km·~5 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Dalvík

7.1 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grenivík

9.4 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsfjörður

16 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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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