Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Kvika
Iceland
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
- Seltjarnarnes
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Kvika
Kvika is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, on the edge of Seltjarnarnes. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 4 miles away as the crow flies.
No measured temperature is on record, but it is described as warm.
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.
Small footbath made as an art project in 2005. Fed with warm water from geothermal borehole.
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Kvika. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 64.16239, -22.00828.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Seltjarnarnes.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 4 miles (6 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 Kvika
- Sky Lagoon 104°F
- Víti 108°F
- Guðlaug Not recorded
- Hvammsvík Hot Springs 50°F
- Mud pot Not recorded
- Hverahild 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Kvika?
Kvika is in Iceland, at Seltjarnarnes. The GPS coordinates are 64.1624, -22.0083.
What hot springs are near Kvika?
The closest listed spring is Sky Lagoon, about 3.7 miles southeast. Víti is about 7.3 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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