Natural hot spring · Iceland
Hellulaug
Iceland · 34 miles south of Ísafjörður
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- 24/7
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Ísafjörður (34 mi / 55 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Hellulaug
Hellulaug is a natural hot spring in Iceland, about 34 miles south of Ísafjörður. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 106 miles away as the crow flies.
No measured temperature is on record, but it is described as warm.
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.
Pool in a man made hollow in the rock on the beach fed with water from nearby geothermal borehole. Good view to the fjord. Big enough for children to swim in.
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Hellulaug. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.57719, -23.15955.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Ísafjörður. The spring is about 34 miles (55 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 106 miles (171 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 Hellulaug
- Krosslaug Not recorded
- Dynjandislaug 86°F
- Einireykir 212°F
- Sundlaug Suðureyrar 106°F
- Guðrúnarlaug Not recorded
- Gvendarlaug hin forna 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
Where is Hellulaug?
Hellulaug is in Iceland, about 34 miles south of Ísafjörður. The GPS coordinates are 65.5772, -23.1595.
Is Hellulaug free?
Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.
Can you soak at Hellulaug?
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 Hellulaug?
The closest listed spring is Krosslaug, about 8.1 miles southwest. Dynjandislaug is about 11 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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