Within 50 miles of Reykjavík
Close enough for an evening soak after work.
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lagoon | 2 mi southwest | 104°F | Developed | Kópavogur (1 mi) |
| Víti | 3 mi southeast | 108°F | Developed | Reykjavík (3 mi) |
| Kvika | 4 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Seltjarnarnes |
| Guðlaug | 14 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Akranes |
| Mud pot | 17 mi southeast | Not recorded | Primitive | Hveragerði (7 mi) |
| Hverahild | 19 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Hveragerði (5 mi) |
| Hvammsvík Hot Springs | 19 mi northeast | 50°F | Developed | Mosfellsbær (15 mi) |
| Reykjadalur Free | 21 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Hveragerði (4 mi) |
| Bláa Lónið | 24 mi southwest | Not recorded | Developed | Grindavík (3 mi) |
| Krosslaug | 33 mi northeast | 108°F | Developed | Borgarnes (21 mi) |
| Krauma | 39 mi north | 212°F | Developed | Borgarnes (17 mi) |
| Árhver | 40 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Borgarnes (19 mi) |
| Skrifla | 41 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Borgarnes (21 mi) |
| Laugarás Lagoon | 42 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Selfoss (19 mi) |
| Gamla Laugin | 48 mi east | 212°F | Developed | Selfoss (25 mi) |
| Hrunalaug | 49 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Selfoss (26 mi) |
| Blesi | 50 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Selfoss (34 mi) |
| Landbrotalaug | 50 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Stykkishólmur (21 mi) |
| Selgil | 50 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Borgarnes (34 mi) |
50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kúalaug | 50 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Selfoss (35 mi) |
| Grafarlaug | 58 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Borgarnes (32 mi) |
| Guðrúnarlaug Free | 77 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Stykkishólmur (29 mi) |
| Seljavallalaug Free | 80 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Vestmannaeyjar (22 mi) |
| Hveravellir | 86 mi northeast | 122°F | Developed | Sauðárkrókur (61 mi) |
| Sundlaug | 86 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Selfoss (72 mi) |
| Brennisteinsalda Free | 86 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Vestmannaeyjar (53 mi) |
| Einireykir | 91 mi north | 212°F | Developed | Stykkishólmur (30 mi) |
| Strútslaug Free | 91 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Vestmannaeyjar (51 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krosslaug | 105 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Stykkishólmur (36 mi) |
| Hellulaug Free | 106 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Ísafjörður (34 mi) |
| Gvendarlaug hin forna | 114 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Ísafjörður (50 mi) |
| Dynjandislaug | 117 mi north | 86°F | Developed | Ísafjörður (24 mi) |
| Fosslaug Free | 119 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Sauðárkrókur (19 mi) |
| Laugafell | 122 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Akureyri (46 mi) |
| Vonarskarð | 125 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Akureyri (69 mi) |
| Guðlaug | 133 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Höfn (69 mi) |
| Krossneslaug | 133 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Ísafjörður (46 mi) |
| Kristinslaug | 135 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Akureyri (52 mi) |
| Grettislaug | 136 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Sauðárkrókur (10 mi) |
| Hitulaug Ytri | 138 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Akureyri (51 mi) |
Best bets for a comfortable soak
These springs near Reykjavík have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the classic hot-tub range.
- Sky Lagoon: 104°F, 2 miles southwest
- Víti: 108°F, 3 miles southeast
- Krosslaug: 108°F, 33 miles northeast
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Reykjavík, Iceland?
Sky Lagoon is the closest listed hot spring, about 2 miles southwest of central Reykjavík in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Reykjavík, Iceland?
19 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 28 within 100 miles and 41 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Reykjavík, Iceland?
Yes. The closest developed options are Sky Lagoon (2 mi), Víti (3 mi), Kvika (4 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Reykjavík, Iceland?
Reykjadalur (21 mi), Guðrúnarlaug (77 mi), Seljavallalaug (80 mi) are recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.