Geothermal baths

Hotel Heydalur is located in the beautiful valley of Heydalur, around 320 km from Reykjavík and 130 km from Ísafjörður. The hotel offers 59 beds in 19 rooms (all with private WC) as well as three summer cottages.

The hotel restaurant is renowned for its delicious, local food which is served in the old barn.

The hotel also operates a campsite (open from June 1 until the end of October) with warm showers, flushing toilets and ample electricity plugs for RVs and trailers.

Heydalur has recently been nominated as the best bathing site in the Westfjords area.  Near the hotel you will find two outdoor, geothermal hot tubs, as well as a small pool inside a tropical greenhouse. On the other side of the river Heydalsá you will find yet another natural hot tub.

The opportunities for recreation and activities are almost endless. The hotel has a playground for children and youth, but also offers guided kayaking and horse riding tours that are suitable for most people. There are numerous hiking routes available, birdwatching is excellent during summer and freshwater fishing is also possible. During winter, visitors can enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and, of course, the magic of the northern lights.  

A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík in Reykjavík. It was opened in 2001 to the delight of residents and tourists alike and now attracts an estimated 530.000 guests each year. The creation of the geothermal beach was an ambitious, but very successful, project involving the construction of a lagoon with large sea walls, where cold sea and hot geothermal water fuse together resulting in higher temperatures. See website for operating hours.

The Hreppslaug Swimming Pool, built-in 1928 is run by the non-profit youth organization “Íslendingur”. Hreppslaug is preserved as a cultural
heritage. Water from hot springs close by is led directly into the hot tubs and swimming pool.

Opening hours
Open Tuesday-Friday 18:00-22:00
Saturday and Sunnday 13:00-22:00
Closed on Mondays

Natural hot spring
Secret Lagoon natural hot springs are located in the small village called Fludir and are in the Golden Circle area. We have kept it natural and unique for our guests so they can get the true Icelandic feeling. The pools natural surroundings and steam rising into the air gives the place a magical feeling. The warm water holds 38-40 Celsius all year. In the whole area there are several geothermal spots and a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes, showing off for the guests relaxing in the hot spring. During winter, the northern lights are often giving a great lightshow above Secret Lagoon. What other way is better than relaxing in warm water to view the spectacular lightshow above?

Facilities
We offer brand new facilities next to the hot spring with showers, bar and eating area. Please note that we do not serve food daily, but if you are a group who would like to eat before or after the hot spring experience we can arrange that. This would need to be booked in advance.

Rent the hot spring and get a hot deal
Secret Lagoon offers tailor made services for group tours and special events.

Contact us for further information.

Forest Lagoon is a 1.300 square-meter complex includes a bistro, two infinity pools with two swim-up bars, a cold tub, and a sauna. 

The facility can accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time, and we will be open seven days a week from 10:00 in the mornings until 24:00 during the evenings. The spa's pools are heated up with all-natural geothermal water sourced from the mountain behind the Forest lagoon location, Vaðlaheiði. The water was discovered during a tunnel project and now has a greater purpose and a healing power.

At Langisandur Beach you can take a swim in the sea and enjoy the view from the comfort of Guðlaug Baths hot pools which can be found in Langisandur‘s rock garden.

Destination Blue Lagoon is the official transport partner of the Blue Lagoon and connects the world famous spa to both Icelands capital, Reykjavík and its international airport in Keflavík.

Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal baths at Krauma. The hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C (212°F). The hot water is cooled through a heat exchanger to achieve the perfect bathing temperature. The geothermal water is very rich in various minerals as well as algae. The main minerals are iron, aluminium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur, which are all very common in Icelandic soil. 

Krauma offers five relaxing natural geothermal baths, a cold tub to get your blood circulation going, Krauma has two saunas, an infrared cell and a steam bath. Relaxation room where you can rest by the fireplace while listening to soothing music.   

Opening hours:

• Every day from 11:00-21:00

The Seaweed baths introduce a cosy blend of health and relaxation while enjoying a great view of the sea and countryside. At Sjávarsmidjan we welcome our guests to a traditional atmosphere in an old workshop that has been restored to preserve its characteristics. Our guests have the possibilities of combining both the seaweed baths and café or just simply relaxing over a cup of coffe and waffles with an intriguing view of Breiðafjörður. Guests also have the possibility to rent swimwear and towels, which makes it easier for anyone who passes by to drop in with out much notice.. The Café offers a simple menu with drinks and waffles alongside products from the nearby region and in connection with sea and seaweed.

Highland Base was conceived as the staging ground for epic adventures deep in the highlands of central Iceland. A year-round oasis of warmth and comfort, this remote outpost accommodates all levels of hospitality. With a campground, hostel huts, dormitory beds, upscale rooms, luxury suites, private lodges, thermal baths, and a cozy restaurant, Highland Base is a first-of-its-kind highland resort.

Located at the edge of the majestic Kerlingarfjöll mountain range, the destination is a thrillseeker’s paradise, offering a vast array of guided and unguided adventures. While the experiences are seasonal, the excitement is timeless. In summer, hiking and mountain biking bring you face-to-face with the mountainscape's geothermal valleys and breathtaking panoramas. In winter, cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, and snowmobiling set you free to explore the untamed wilderness. And when you return to Highland Base from a day of adventuring, you'll always find a warm and welcoming refuge—a place to relax, reflect, and recharge.

Reykir is at the end of the road 748, Reykjastrandavegur in Skagafjörður. We have two natural hot pots, small café, guesthouse and camping. The area is very beautiful with  steep mountains and Drangey island rising up from the strong Atlantic ocean. You can enjoy the view from your walk around the area, or just from the hot pots. 

Vök Baths is a geothermal destination on the beautiful Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland. Located in only a 5-minute drive from Egilsstaðir, the largest settlement in the East, Vök Baths is an essential stop on any visit to this part of the country.

The GeoSea sea baths enable you to enjoy nature in a unique manner. Thanks to the underground heat, the seawater in the baths is warm and comfortable and the mineral-rich water will caress your skin. While the warm sea works its miracles, you can enjoy the view of the mountain range to the west, Skjalfandi Bay beneath the cliffs and the Arctic Circle itself on the horizon.

For centuries, the geothermal heat north of Húsavík has been known to residents, who have utilized it for bathing and washing. Drilling for hot water at Húsavíkurhöfði in the mid-20th century revealed water that turned out to be hot seawater, too rich in minerals to be suitable for heating houses.

Instead of letting this hot water go to waste, an old cheese barrel was installed at Húsavíkurhöfði. There, Húsavík residents could enjoy the health benefits of bathing in hot seawater. Those suffering from skin conditions such as psoriasis have found relief by bathing in the water, which is at an optimal temperature of 38°-39°C.

 The town of Húsavík sits on the eastern shore of Skjálfandaflói (Shaky Bay), known around the world for its rich wildlife and variety of whales. Húsavík is the largest town in Northeast Iceland and a center of commerce and services. It is the site of the first house built in Iceland, in the year 860, by Swedish Viking Garðar Svavarsson.

Húsavík is conveniently located for day trips to most of the major attractions in Iceland. From Húsavík it is less than an hour’s drive to Lake Mývatn, Ásbyrgi Canyon, Krafla Caldera and Goðafoss Falls. 

Opening hours:
September-May, open every day 12am-10pm
June-August, open every day 12am-12pm

Baccalá bar is a restaurant in Hauganes on the west bank of Eyjafjordur bay, only 25 km from Akureyri and 12 km from Dalvík. Inside the beautifully decorated Restaurant and on the porch, shaped like a Viking ship which has the most magnificent view of the Eyjafjordur bay, you’ll find a selection of great icelandic dishes for the whole family. A restaurant that has become very popular among locals and travelers alike!

Baccalá bar is run by Ektafiskur, a bacalao producer since 1940. Ektafiskur is a pioneer in producing ready made dehydrated bacalao for icelandic kitchens and is widely available in restaurants in southern Europe as well. The restaurant serves fresh fish from the bay as well as their own produce; the renowned Ektafiskur bacalao salted codfish. One of the most popular dishes is the "Captains favourite" and "Bacalao fish and fries". On the menu you’ll also find burgers and pizza and a great selection of cocktails.

Please contact for tours and booking information. 

Glacier World offers a beautiful guesthouse and geothermal baths in a beautiful area enveloped by mountains and glaciers. A visit to the geothermal baths is a perfect way to enjoy the contrasts of Icelandic nature and a great view of Vatnajökull glacier. At the same time you can relax in a hot nourishing bath and build up your energy.

In Hoffell we offer accommodation in three renovated houses close to the Vatnajökull glacier. In one of the houses there is accommodation with shared facilities and the other two houses have rooms with private facilities. Those two houses where renovated 2014 and 2015. The reception is in a big 

Led by a knowledgeable local guide in English, this year-round tour begins with a short ride from the Hotel Húsafell to the trailhead in the remote Icelandic Highlands.

On this 2-hour tour we enjoy a relaxed walk among natural wonders not found in many guidebooks, including the spectacular two-tiered waterfall Langifoss. We’ll also learn about Iceland’s renewable energy practices, cross an icy stream of glacial meltwater and see the site to Ok jökull, Iceland’s first glacier claimed by climate change.

The highlight of our excursion is a serene soak in the recently completed Húsafell Canyon Baths, a surreal hot spring paradise that must be seen to be believed. Enjoy half an hour of relaxing, recharging and breathing in the pure Icelandic air before heading back to Hotel Húsafell. 

While the tour is not technically demanding, it does require the participant to walk un-aided over uneven terrain as well as down 64 steps to the canyon floor to reach the baths. 

Please contact for tours and booking information.

You lie in a bathtub for 25 mintues, filled with beer, water, hops and yeast. After that you go into a relaxation room for another 25 minutes. Beer yeast is used in various ways, the most common, is a tablet form where the effects of the yeast are very benefitting. 

Beer bath, where you bathe in both young beer and live beer yeast, without showering it off until some hours later, has an extremely powerful effect on the body and skin. This treatment is both cleansing for the skin and has a very positive effect on health.

The are seven tubs and we can accommodate up to 14 people every hour, as people can choose between going in the tub with another person or alone. There is no age limit for the bath itself, as the bathwater does not include alcahol. The draughts, that are on the side of eact tub, are only for those who have reached the age of 20 years. Children younger than 16 years have to be accompanied by an adult.

Hvammsvík Hot Springs offers eight natural hot springs of varying temperatures, situated along the shoreline and merging with the tides for an ever changing experience. You are immersed in a perfect fusion of geothermal water, flowing from our very own source 1400 meters underground, with seawater straight from the Atlantic ocean. After a soak we recommend trying some of our delicious dishes inspired by our surroundings. 

Come immerse yourself in unfiltered Icelandic nature, only 45 minutes from Reykjavík. 

Pre-booking required.