Developed hot spring pool · Iceland

Reykjadalur

Iceland · 3.5 miles north of Hveragerði

Last updated

Type
Developed Developed hot spring pool
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Free
Hours or season
24/7
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Hveragerði (4 mi / 6 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
23

About Reykjadalur

Editor's note. Reykjadalur, the steam valley above Hveragerði, has a warm river where you can bathe. The walk is roughly 2 miles each way on a well-used path with wooden boardwalks at the bathing area. Stay on the marked trail, because the ground near the hot springs can be thin and scalding.

Reykjadalur is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 3.5 miles north of Hveragerði. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 21 miles away as the crow flies.

We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.

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 23 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.

Mud pot

Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.

Map and directions

Red marks Reykjadalur. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 64.04797, -21.22219.

Location of Reykjadalur in Iceland

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Hveragerði. The spring is about 3.5 miles (6 km) north of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 21 miles (34 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 Reykjadalur

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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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

Reykjadalur is in Iceland, about 3.5 miles north of Hveragerði. The GPS coordinates are 64.0480, -21.2222.

Is Reykjadalur free?

Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.

What hot springs are near Reykjadalur?

The closest listed spring is Hverahild, about 4.6 miles southwest. Mud pot is about 5.6 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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