Natural hot spring · Iceland
Brennisteinsalda
Iceland · 53 miles northeast of Vestmannaeyjar
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Vestmannaeyjar (53 mi / 85 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Brennisteinsalda
Brennisteinsalda is a natural hot spring in Iceland, about 53 miles northeast of Vestmannaeyjar. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 86 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.
Map and directions
Red marks Brennisteinsalda. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 63.99217, -19.06243.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Vestmannaeyjar. The spring is about 53 miles (85 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 86 miles (138 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 Brennisteinsalda
- Strútslaug Not recorded
- Seljavallalaug Not recorded
- Hrunalaug Not recorded
- Gamla Laugin 212°F
- Blesi Not recorded
- Kúalaug Not recorded
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Brennisteinsalda?
Brennisteinsalda is in Iceland, about 53 miles northeast of Vestmannaeyjar. The GPS coordinates are 63.9922, -19.0624.
Is Brennisteinsalda free?
Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.
Can you soak at Brennisteinsalda?
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 Brennisteinsalda?
The closest listed spring is Strútslaug, about 8.8 miles southeast. Seljavallalaug is about 34 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
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.