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Skagaströnd

Swimming pool900 ISKWest Iceland, Iceland

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Skagaströnd

Swimming pool900 ISKWest Iceland, Iceland

About

A 6 x 12 m outdoor pool, originally built in 1947. There is also a hot tub with a viewing wall, renovated in 2017. It is a small, tidy swimming facility.

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Map of Skagaströnd

Skagaströnd is in West Iceland at 65.8268°N, 20.3204°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 74 (Skagastrandarvegur)
Off the main road: 0 km from Route 74
Nearest town: Skagaströnd — 0.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 202 km in a straight line
What else is close: 49 mapped places within 20 km

Skagaströnd weather and conditions

At Skagaströnd in West Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 05:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:49). Parking costs 900 ISK. Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility — · Fee: 900 ISK

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Opening hours

In Icelandic — English hours not published

Vetraropnun.: Mánudaga - föstudaga 16:00–20:00
Laugardaga 13:00–17:00
Sunnudaga Lokað | Sumaropnun: Mánudaga - föstudaga 10:00–20:00
Helgar 13:00–17:00

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Admission

Adult: 900 ISK

Hours & prices via sundlaugar.is

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West Reykjavík South Coast North 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 Skagaströnd

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

From

25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

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How do I get to Skagaströnd?

Skagaströnd is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Skagaströnd 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 Skagaströnd?

Skagaströnd 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.Hverfjallsfoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ketubjörg

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háifoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Stórhólsfoss

31 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

50 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Foss Hot Pot

14 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

19 km·~22 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

27 km·~33 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Skagaströnd

850 m

The camp site is in a peaceful and quiet place at the top of the street Bogabraut and if…

#2.Blönduós

19 km·~22 min drive

The camp site in the town Blönduós is good and well equipped camp site.

#3.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

27 km·~33 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

32 km·~38 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

700 m

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

32 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Skagfirðingabúð

33 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

53 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skagaströnd

700 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Blönduós

19 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur

32 km·~38 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

33 km·~40 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West 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