Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Hvammsvík Hot Springs
Iceland · 15 miles north of Mosfellsbær
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 50°F (10°C) at the source
- Cost
- 7900 ISK
- Hours or season
- 11:00-21:00
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Mosfellsbær (15 mi / 24 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Hvammsvík Hot Springs
Hvammsvík Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 15 miles north of Mosfellsbær. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 19 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 50°F (10°C), and readings across the site range from 50°F to 104°F. That puts it in the "cool to lukewarm" range. Below body temperature. Refreshing in summer, chilly in winter.
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 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Water temperature
Cool to lukewarm. Below body temperature. Refreshing in summer, chilly in winter.
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 Hvammsvík Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 64.37377, -21.56387.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Mosfellsbær. The spring is about 15 miles (24 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 19 miles (31 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 Hvammsvík Hot Springs
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
How hot is Hvammsvík Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 50°F (10°C), which is cool to lukewarm. Below body temperature. Refreshing in summer, chilly in winter.
Where is Hvammsvík Hot Springs?
Hvammsvík Hot Springs is in Iceland, about 15 miles north of Mosfellsbær. The GPS coordinates are 64.3738, -21.5639.
Is Hvammsvík Hot Springs 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 Hvammsvík Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Krosslaug, about 14 miles northeast. Guðlaug is about 15 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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