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Natural hot spring · Iceland

Blesi

Iceland · 34 miles northeast of Selfoss

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Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Selfoss (34 mi / 54 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
11
Safety notes
  • Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.

About Blesi

Blesi is a natural hot spring in Iceland, about 34 miles northeast of Selfoss. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 49 miles away as the crow flies.

No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.

It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.

The site has 11 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Konungshver, Litli-Geysir, Móri, Óþerrishola.

Map and directions

Red marks Blesi. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 64.31345, -20.30118.

Location of Blesi in Iceland

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Selfoss. The spring is about 34 miles (54 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 49 miles (79 km) in a straight line.
  • Planning from a city? See hot springs near Reykjavík, Iceland.
  • Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.

Hot springs near Blesi

Before you go

  • Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
  • Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
  • Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
  • Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Blesi?

Blesi is in Iceland, about 34 miles northeast of Selfoss. The GPS coordinates are 64.3135, -20.3012.

Can you soak at Blesi?

Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.

What hot springs are near Blesi?

The closest listed spring is Kúalaug, about 1.1 mile northeast. Gamla Laugin is about 12 miles away.

What should I bring to a hot spring?

Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.

Sources and corrections

This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4

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