In Iceland, there are countless opportunities to bathe in one of the many hot springs, most are completely free. Check out Iceland Hot Springs.
How about a pleasant dip in a hot tub somewhere in the middle of nowhere with the most jaw dropping views?
Let me give you some tips on where to find
TOP 10 Iceland Hot Springs
mostly free natural pools around Iceland!
Most cities in Iceland have public geothermal pools. So if you are camping around Iceland you can wash and swim in hot pools.
Yet the most fun will give you Iceland natural Hot Springs.
TOP 10 Iceland Hot Springs
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Djúpavogskörin Geothermal tub
Djúpavogskörin is 2 kilometers west of Djúpivogur town and just 100 meters off the Ring Road.
This geothermal pool is not to be seen from the road, it’s hidden behind the hill.
GPS coordinates of Djúpavogskörin Geothermal tub: 64.653549, -14.341914 check map!
We didn’t know about this hot tub, but a very friendly Polish receptionist told us, what we should not mist this tub:)
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Hoffel hot tubs
Hoffel hot tubs are 10 km northfrom Höfn. Just turn off the Ring Road and take the road nr. 984 towards HOFFEL GLACIER.
GPS coordinates of Hoffel thermal tubs: 64.392523, -15.343255 check map
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Krafla geothermal hot spring shower
Right next to the road leading to Krafla volcanic area east of the Lake Mývatn.
Just before the powerplant. There is a shower sticking out of the ground
GPS coordinates of Krafla geothermal shower: 65.681121, -16.775351 Check map
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the Grjótagja Cave
One of the most romantic geothermal pools in Iceland is located inside, famous thanks to the Game of Thrones series. Jon Snow and Ygritte made love in this hot pool.
Water temperature is 50°C, too much for taking a bath (which is forbidden anyway because it’s on a private land). Yet the cave and the geothermal pool are quite easily accessible from the Ring Road so it’s worth to have a look.
Grjótagjá Cave: 65.626248, -16.883076 check map
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Fosslaug
A small island between the Huseyjarkvisl river and an artificial channel. It is just 5 mins to go from the parking lot.
The mind blowing views and magnificent waterfall make this hot pot so unique.
Fasslaug geothermal pool: 65.494227, -19.383613 check map
Hot Springs Iceland in the Westfjords
There are much more, we just saw a few.
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Reykjafjarðarlaug swimming pool and hot spring
One of the most impressive Hot pots in Iceland.
A combination of the hot spring and geothermal swimming pool between the Dynjandi Waterfall and the Látrabjarg bird cliff next to the road nr. 63.
There is a changing room facility, so you can change your clothes but no showers here.
GPS coordinates of Reykjafjarðarlaug natural geothermal spring: 65.622813, -23.467903 check map
When you’re in the Westfjords, definitely make a stop here and relax before continuing your trip.
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Pollurinn
once you pass Tálknafjörður, just continue straight. The tubes are about 2 kilometers (1,2 miles) away from the village on the right side.
GPS coordinates of the Pollurinn geothermal pool: 65.649107, -23.894519 check map
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Brúarpotturinn Hot Pot
1km further, under the bridge. This one is usually super hot (around 50 deg C)
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Birkimelur Swimming Pool
This hot pool see the map ! is situated at the south coast of the Westfjords about 15 kilometers (10 miles) west from Flókalundur road nr. 62. About 17 kilometers (10,5 miles) west from an another geothermal pool – Hellulaug. Adult fee is 700kr and child is 300kr.
Epic paid Iceland Hot Springs:
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Blue Lagoon
BLUE LAGOON (Bláa Lónið) is probably the most notorious place in Iceland.
Always make a reservation! Entrance fee starts on 7000 ISK/pp (not cheap). Blue Lagoon is the most popular hot spring in Iceland thanks to proximity to Keflavík international airport.
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Mývatn nature baths
Whoa, that´s a bit tricky, but you can find it east of Lake Mývatn.
Mývatn nature baths: GPS 65.630996, -16.847755 check map
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The Secret Lagoon
It’s not so secret anymore, nevertheless very nice hotsprings in the Golden Circle Iceland.
Tickets are 3000 ISK and it’s open 10.00-22.00 everyday check map
There are many more natural hot springs in Iceland than listed above.
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