Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Guðlaug
Iceland
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- 2500 ISK
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Akranes
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 3
About Guðlaug
Guðlaug is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, on the edge of Akranes. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 13 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.
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 3 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Map and directions
Red marks Guðlaug. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 64.31702, -22.05987.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Akranes.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 13 miles (21 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 Guðlaug
- Kvika Not recorded
- Sky Lagoon 104°F
- Hvammsvík Hot Springs 50°F
- Víti 108°F
- Krosslaug 108°F
- Mud pot 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Guðlaug?
Guðlaug is in Iceland, at Akranes. The GPS coordinates are 64.3170, -22.0599.
Is Guðlaug free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Guðlaug?
The closest listed spring is Kvika, about 11 miles south. Sky Lagoon is about 14 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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