Developed hot spring pool · Iceland

Víti

Iceland · 50 miles south of Laugar

Last updated

Type
Developed Developed hot spring pool
Water temperature
68°F (20°C) at the source
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Laugar (50 mi / 81 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1

About Víti

Víti is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 50 miles south of Laugar. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 166 miles away as the crow flies.

The recorded temperature has been recorded at 68°F (20°C). That puts it in the "cool to lukewarm" range. Below body temperature. Refreshing in summer, chilly in winter.

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

68°F20°C recorded temperature
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Cool to lukewarm. Below body temperature. Refreshing in summer, chilly in winter.

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 Víti. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.04674, -16.72591.

Location of Víti in Iceland

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Laugar. The spring is about 50 miles (81 km) south of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 166 miles (267 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 Víti

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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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

The recorded temperature has been recorded at 68°F (20°C), which is cool to lukewarm. Below body temperature. Refreshing in summer, chilly in winter.

Where is Víti?

Víti is in Iceland, about 50 miles south of Laugar. The GPS coordinates are 65.0467, -16.7259.

What hot springs are near Víti?

The closest listed spring is Laugarvallalaug, about 28 miles east. Hitulaug Ytri is about 28 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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