Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Fosslaug
Iceland · 19 miles southeast of Sauðárkrókur
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- 24/7
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Sauðárkrókur (19 mi / 30 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Fosslaug
Fosslaug is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 19 miles southeast of Sauðárkrókur. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 119 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Map and directions
Red marks Fosslaug. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.49424, -19.38360.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Sauðárkrókur. The spring is about 19 miles (30 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 119 miles (191 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 Fosslaug
- Grettislaug Not recorded
- Skógarböðin 99°F
- Hveravellir 122°F
- Laugafell Not recorded
- Sundlaug Not recorded
- Kristinslaug 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- 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 Fosslaug?
Fosslaug is in Iceland, about 19 miles southeast of Sauðárkrókur. The GPS coordinates are 65.4942, -19.3836.
Is Fosslaug free?
Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.
What hot springs are near Fosslaug?
The closest listed spring is Grettislaug, about 29 miles north. Skógarböðin is about 40 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
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