Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Gvendarlaug hin forna
Iceland · 50 miles southeast of Ísafjörður
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Ísafjörður (50 mi / 80 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 3
About Gvendarlaug hin forna
Gvendarlaug hin forna is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 50 miles southeast of Ísafjörður. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 114 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 3 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Gvendarlaug hins góða.
Map and directions
Red marks Gvendarlaug hin forna. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.78157, -21.52015.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Ísafjörður. The spring is about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 114 miles (183 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 Gvendarlaug hin forna
- Krossneslaug Not recorded
- Einireykir 212°F
- Guðrúnarlaug Not recorded
- Dynjandislaug 86°F
- Hellulaug Not recorded
- Grettislaug 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Gvendarlaug hin forna?
Gvendarlaug hin forna is in Iceland, about 50 miles southeast of Ísafjörður. The GPS coordinates are 65.7816, -21.5202.
What hot springs are near Gvendarlaug hin forna?
The closest listed spring is Krossneslaug, about 19 miles north. Einireykir is about 30 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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