Natural hot spring · Iceland
Goldfish Pond
Iceland · 1.9 miles south of Húsavík
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 86°F (30°C) at the pool
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Húsavík (2 mi / 3 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Goldfish Pond
Goldfish Pond is a natural hot spring in Iceland, about 1.9 miles south of Húsavík. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 185 miles away as the crow flies.
The pool temperature has been recorded at 86°F (30°C). That puts it in the "warm" range. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
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.
Water temperature
Warm. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Goldfish Pond. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 66.01515, -17.35734.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Húsavík. The spring is about 1.9 miles (3 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 185 miles (298 km) in a straight line.
- 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 Goldfish Pond
- Geosea 102°F
- Ystihver Not recorded
- Earth Lagoon Mývatn 104°F
- Skógarböðin 99°F
- Grettislaug Not recorded
- Fosslaug 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
How hot is Goldfish Pond?
The pool temperature has been recorded at 86°F (30°C), which is warm. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
Where is Goldfish Pond?
Goldfish Pond is in Iceland, about 1.9 miles south of Húsavík. The GPS coordinates are 66.0152, -17.3573.
Can you soak at Goldfish Pond?
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 Goldfish Pond?
The closest listed spring is Geosea, about 2.6 miles north. Ystihver is about 9 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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