Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Seljavallalaug
Iceland · 22 miles northeast of Vestmannaeyjar
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Vestmannaeyjar (22 mi / 36 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Seljavallalaug
Editor's note. Seljavallalaug is one of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland, built in 1923 in a valley below Eyjafjallajökull. It is reached by a short walk from a parking area and has only basic changing rooms. Its water is warm rather than hot.
Seljavallalaug is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 22 miles northeast of Vestmannaeyjar. The nearest large city is Hafnarfjörður, roughly 79 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.
Seljavallalaug pool is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. The pool was built in 1923 by Björn Andrésson
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks Seljavallalaug. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 63.56613, -19.60760.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Vestmannaeyjar. The spring is about 22 miles (36 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Hafnarfjörður, about 79 miles (127 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 Seljavallalaug
- Strútslaug Not recorded
- Brennisteinsalda Not recorded
- Hrunalaug Not recorded
- Gamla Laugin 212°F
- Laugarás Lagoon Not recorded
- Blesi 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Seljavallalaug?
Seljavallalaug is in Iceland, about 22 miles northeast of Vestmannaeyjar. The GPS coordinates are 63.5661, -19.6076.
Is Seljavallalaug 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 Seljavallalaug?
The closest listed spring is Strútslaug, about 30 miles northeast. Brennisteinsalda is about 34 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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