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Hvammsvík

Swimming poolSouth Coast, Iceland

About

Sea baths in Hvammsvík, about a 45-minute drive from Reykjavík, set along the shore of Hvalfjörður.

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Map of Hvammsvík

Hvammsvík is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.3738°N, 21.5639°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 47 (Kjós-Hvalfj.botn)
Off the main road: 1.1 km from Route 47
Nearest town: Melahverfi — 13.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 31 km in a straight line
What else is close: 326 mapped places within 20 km

Hvammsvík weather and conditions

At Hvammsvík in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 8 m/s gusting to 13 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Opening hours

In Icelandic — English hours not published

10:00–22:00

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No published rate — check locally.

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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 Hvammsvík

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: sundlaugar.is

Hvammsvík Hot Springs: Day trip from Reykjavík, Iceland — Hvammsvík — video poster — Hvammsvík Hot Springs: Day trip from Reykjavík, IcelandThe Nordic Explorer

Hvammsvík Hot Springs in West Iceland — Hvammsvík — video poster — Hvammsvík Hot Springs in West IcelandIceland with a View

Hvammsvík: is this the best geothermal pool in Iceland? (ep 10) — Hvammsvík — video poster — Hvammsvík: is this the best geothermal pool in Iceland? (ep 10)Julie | I Am A Polar Bear

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Hvammsvík Hot Springs — where Iceland’s wild nature meets total relaxation #icelandtravel — Hvammsvík — video poster — Hvammsvík Hot Springs — where Iceland’s wild nature meets total relaxation #icelandtravelIcelandic Adventure

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How do I get to Hvammsvík?

Hvammsvík is located in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Hvammsvík 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 Hvammsvík?

Hvammsvík 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

1Sundlaugin að Hlöðum5 km
2Hreppslaug19 km
3Íþróttamiðstöðin Borgarnesi25 km
4Bjarnalaug26 km
5Íþróttamiðstöðin Kleppjárnsreykjum32 km

Waterfalls

#1.Laxfoss

4.1 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Skáfoss

4.2 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Sjávarfoss

4.2 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Kvíslafoss

4.3 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

50 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

4.6 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

21 km·~25 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Bjarteyjarsandur

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

#2.Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd

4.7 km·~6 min drive

The community center and camp site Hlaðir is a quiet and peaceful place in the northern…

#3.Þórisstaðir

6.9 km·~8 min drive

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

#4.Hjalli

7.8 km·~9 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

22 km·~26 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

24 km·~29 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

24 km·~29 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

24 km·~29 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Ljómalind

25 km·~30 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

4.4 km·~5 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

11 km·~13 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Kjalarnes

19 km·~23 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkarholt

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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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