Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Krosslaug
Iceland · 21 miles east of Borgarnes
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Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 108°F (42°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Borgarnes (21 mi / 34 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Krosslaug
Krosslaug is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 21 miles east of Borgarnes. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 33 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 108°F (42°C). That puts it in the "very hot" range. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
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.
Water temperature
Very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
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 Krosslaug. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 64.50486, -21.20468.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Borgarnes. The spring is about 21 miles (34 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 33 miles (53 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 Krosslaug
- Skrifla Not recorded
- Árhver Not recorded
- Krauma 212°F
- Hvammsvík Hot Springs 50°F
- Selgil Not recorded
- Guðlaug 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
How hot is Krosslaug?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 108°F (42°C), which is very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
Where is Krosslaug?
Krosslaug is in Iceland, about 21 miles east of Borgarnes. The GPS coordinates are 64.5049, -21.2047.
What hot springs are near Krosslaug?
The closest listed spring is Skrifla, about 11 miles north. Árhver is about 12 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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