Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Skógarböðin
Iceland · 1.6 miles southeast of Akureyri
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 99°F (37°C) at the pool
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Mo-Su 10:00-24:00
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Akureyri (2 mi / 3 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Skógarböðin
Skógarböðin is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 1.6 miles southeast of Akureyri. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 155 miles away as the crow flies.
The pool temperature has been recorded at 99°F (37°C). That puts it in the "classic hot-tub range" range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
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
Classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
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 Skógarböðin. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.66992, -18.04180.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Akureyri. The spring is about 1.6 miles (3 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 155 miles (249 km) in a straight line.
- 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 Skógarböðin
- Ystihver Not recorded
- Goldfish Pond 86°F
- Geosea 102°F
- Earth Lagoon Mývatn 104°F
- Fosslaug Not recorded
- Laugafell 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Skógarböðin?
The pool temperature has been recorded at 99°F (37°C), which is classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Where is Skógarböðin?
Skógarböðin is in Iceland, about 1.6 miles southeast of Akureyri. The GPS coordinates are 65.6699, -18.0418.
Is Skógarböðin free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Skógarböðin?
The closest listed spring is Ystihver, about 26 miles northeast. Goldfish Pond is about 31 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
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