Developed hot spring pool · Iceland

Krossneslaug

Iceland · 46 miles east of Ísafjörður

Last updated

Type
Developed Developed hot spring pool
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Ísafjörður (46 mi / 74 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
3

About Krossneslaug

Krossneslaug is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 46 miles east of Ísafjörður. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 133 miles away as the crow flies.

No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.

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 Krossnes.

Pool right by the shore with water from thermal spring.

Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.

Map and directions

Red marks Krossneslaug. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 66.05587, -21.50703.

Location of Krossneslaug in Iceland

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Ísafjörður. The spring is about 46 miles (74 km) east of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 133 miles (214 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 Krossneslaug

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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Krossneslaug?

Krossneslaug is in Iceland, about 46 miles east of Ísafjörður. The GPS coordinates are 66.0559, -21.5070.

What hot springs are near Krossneslaug?

The closest listed spring is Gvendarlaug hin forna, about 19 miles south. Einireykir is about 47 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

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