Hot springs in Iceland

Two-pool geothermal site on the Westfjords coast: a 20-metre concrete pool with paid entry and a natural shore hot pot. Fjord views, changing rooms on site.

Two geothermal hot tubs on the Hrútafjörður shore at HI Sæberg hostel, 37-40 degrees Celsius, with fjord views. Free for hostel guests, fee for day visitors.

Free natural hot spring pools off Highway 60 in West Iceland, two pools at different temperatures, dressing rooms, roadside parking with toilets.

Free indoor hot tub in a wooden shed on Route 61 in the Westfjords, fed by a natural geothermal spring. Accessible when unlocked. Genuinely hard to find.

Iceland's only wave pool, with a 25m pool, indoor pool, water slides, two hot tubs, sauna, steam bath, and wheelchair access. Near Bessastadir.

The only pool in the Reykjavik area using geothermal seawater. Mineral-rich, lower chlorine. Four hot tubs, water slide, children pool, and wheelchair access.

Free geothermal pool beside the Selá salmon river in East Iceland, with a hot tub, children pool, wheelchair access, and picnic area. No entry fee.

Historic 50-metre geothermal pool in Hveragerdi, flow-through steam-heated with no chemicals, natural steam bath, hydro-massage hot tub, and mountain views.

Free geothermal pond near Husavik, home to wild goldfish year-round. Water 20-30 degrees Celsius, best in summer. No facilities or changing rooms on site.

Small natural geothermal pool at Reykir farm in Skagafjörður, beside Grettislaug, with fjord views toward Drangey Island. Paid entry, changing rooms on site.

Kópavogur geothermal public pool with a signature Iðulaug hydro-massage pool, an indoor children area with river water slide, and three hot tubs.

Geothermally heated public pool in west Reykjavík, open since 1961, with five hot tubs, saunas, a children's pool, and full wheelchair access.

Four blue-painted concrete pools near Tálknafjörður in the Westfjords, free to visit, with a changing cabin on site and views across the fjord.

Free natural pool along the Asgardsá River in Kerlingarfjöll, 1.5km from Highland Base. Fits 10-15 people at 34-37 degrees. F-road 4WD, summer access only.

Free natural geothermal pool in the South Highlands near Myrdalsjokull. F210 and 5km hike from Strutur hut. Pool is 8.5 by 5 metres, 37-43 degrees.

Free geothermal granite footbath on the Seltjarnarnes coast, 5km from Reykjavik. Views of Mount Esja and Snaefellsjokull. Open 24/7, no fee.

Remote Westfjords hotel with a greenhouse swimming pool, outdoor hot pot, and a 12th-century natural spring. Paid day access available, 320km from Reykjavik.

Concrete swimming pool and natural hot pot on the Westfjords coast, both 37 degrees Celsius. Paid entry with changing rooms. Views over Vatnsfjordur fjord.

Free natural geothermal pool with warm waterfall in East Iceland highlands. F-road 4WD required, no facilities, open summer only. 100km from Egilsstadir.

Free natural geothermal pool on Snaefellsnes in open lava fields, two small pools. Reached via bumpy dirt track off Route 55. No facilities, no entry fee.

Free natural geothermal pool on Snaefellsnes fitting two to three people at around 38 degrees Celsius. Short walk from car park. No facilities, no entry fee.

Private beer bath tubs in Arskogssandur, North Iceland, with Kaldi beer tap and outdoor fjord-view hot tubs. Booking required. Part of the Kaldi Brewery.

Geothermal lagoon at Lake Myvatn, North Iceland. Sulphur-rich water, steam baths, restaurant on Ring Road. Closed Jan 2026, reopens spring 2026.

Free volunteer-built pool on Route 63 in the Westfjords. Concrete pool around 32°C, natural spring 42-50°C. Basic changing room, donation box. Year-round.

Two stone pools near Mount Snæfell in the East Iceland highlands. Large pool 37-39°C, small pool 42-44°C. Day visitors welcome, paid, open June to September.

Two geothermal canyon pools in West Iceland, guided tour only. Easy highland walk plus 64 steps down. 30-41°C, max 16 guests, towel included. Book ahead.

Man-made geothermal beach in Reykjavik with heated lagoon, hot tubs at 38-39°C, and steam room. Free in summer, small fee in winter. City centre location.

Geothermal spa beside Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Six pools, saunas, steam bath, relaxation room, restaurant. Year-round, paid.

Free stone geothermal pool in Saelingsdalur named after Laxdaela Saga heroine Gudrun. Turf-roofed hut, 42C, year-round, 20km from Budardalur.

Natural highland pool on the Kjolur route between two glaciers. 38-40°C, 500 ISK service fee. Summer access only, 4WD recommended. Lodge and cafe on site.

Reykjavik's oldest pool, opened 1937 in an Art Deco building. Indoor and outdoor 25m pools, hot tubs 38-44°C, cold tub, sauna. Adults 1,430 ISK.

Reykjavik largest pool complex, opened 1968 in Laugardalur. Eight hot tubs, Olympic pools, 86m water slide, saltwater tub, wheelchair accessible.

Geothermal pool on hillside above Skagafjordur in Hofsos. 25m main pool 30-31C and hot tub. Views to Drangey Island. Wheelchair accessible. Paid, year-round.

Two seasonal geothermal pools on the Skagafjordur coast near Drangey Island, tied to Grettis Saga. Café, showers and camping on site. Open April to October.

Natural algae mineral pool on Snaefellsnes, distinctive green chlorella water. Main pool 37-39°C, two hot tubs, ice bath, café. Paid, open June to mid-August.

Historic 1923 geothermal pool in a South Coast valley below Eyjafjallajokull. Short hike from roadside parking. Free, year-round, no toilets or showers.

Free natural geothermal pool beside Route 60 at Vatnsfjordur, Westfjords. 38°C, fjord views, no facilities. Donation canister, year-round access.

Three free seaside geothermal tubs in Drangsnes, Westfjords, at different temperatures. Changing rooms across road. Donations welcome. Whales spotted.

Three historic stone pools near Fludir, just off the Golden Circle. Temperatures 32-40°C, private farmland, 90-minute visit limit. Paid entry, year-round.

Free natural pool in the Fjallabak highlands beside Laugahraun lava. Around 40°C, F-road 4WD access, open late June to September. Changing rooms at campsite.

Four geothermal tubs near Hofn with Hoffellsjokull glacier views. Sauna, changing rooms, bar on site. Family-run, paid entry, year-round. No towel rental.

Remote 1954 community pool on the Strandir coast, two pools beside the Atlantic Ocean. 38-40°C, seasonal mid-May to August, 4WD recommended, paid entry.

Tiered geothermal pool on Langisandur Beach, Akranes, with hot upper pool and wading pool at beach level. Views across Faxafloi. Paid entry, year-round.

Eight tidal geothermal pools on the Hvalfjordur shoreline, 45 minutes from Reykjavik. Named Time Out world number one in 2023. Pre-booking mandatory.

Geothermal spa in Vaðlaskógur forest near Akureyri: two infinity pools overlooking Eyjafjörður fjord, a dry Finnish sauna, cold pool, and swim-up bars.

East Iceland's floating geothermal infinity pools on Lake Urridavatn, 5 min from Egilsstadir. Adults 7,690 ISK. Book ahead in summer. Wheelchair accessible.

Free geothermal river in a steam valley, reached by a 3km hike from Hveragerdi. Water temperature 15-30 degrees Celsius. No facilities at the river.

Geothermal saltwater infinity pools on a cliff 49 m above the sea in Husavik. Seawater at 38-39°C, whale views, Arctic Circle horizon. Booking required.

Golden Circle geothermal spa, steam rooms over live geyser vents on Lake Laugarvatn. Closed for renovation; reopening June 2026. Check fontana.is.

Iceland's oldest pool, built 1891 near Fludir on the Golden Circle. Natural hot springs at 38-40 degrees Celsius, small geyser, wooden walkway, paid entry.

Oceanfront infinity lagoon in Kopavogur, 7km from Reykjavik. Opened 2021. Seven-Step ritual, ocean views, wheelchair accessible. Under-12s not admitted.

Milky blue geothermal spa on the Reykjanes lava field. Paid entry with pre-booking required, fully wheelchair accessible, children 13 and under free.