Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Guðrúnarlaug
Iceland · 29 miles northeast of Stykkishólmur
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Stykkishólmur (29 mi / 47 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Guðrúnarlaug
Guðrúnarlaug is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 29 miles northeast of Stykkishólmur. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 77 miles away as the crow flies.
No measured temperature is on record, but it is described as hot.
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.
Hot pot mentioned in the sagas. Rebuilt in 1994, close to the original. Has algae. Changing hut close by.
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Guðrúnarlaug. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.24640, -21.80556.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Stykkishólmur. The spring is about 29 miles (47 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 77 miles (124 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 Guðrúnarlaug
- Einireykir 212°F
- Grafarlaug Not recorded
- Landbrotalaug Not recorded
- Gvendarlaug hin forna Not recorded
- Krauma 212°F
- Árhver 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Guðrúnarlaug?
Guðrúnarlaug is in Iceland, about 29 miles northeast of Stykkishólmur. The GPS coordinates are 65.2464, -21.8056.
Is Guðrúnarlaug 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 Guðrúnarlaug?
The closest listed spring is Einireykir, about 18 miles northwest. Grafarlaug is about 22 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
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