Region
North Iceland
35 km north of Akureyri
Árskógssandur: Beer Spa Village on Eyjafjörður
A small fjord village known for its Beer Spa and the ferry to Hrísey Island.
Population
~200
North Iceland • Beer Spa destination
Árskógssandur is a small coastal village on the western shore of Eyjafjörður, best known for its Beer Spa (Bjórböðin). It is also the ferry port for Hrísey Island, with views across Iceland's longest fjord.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
Check Beer Spa opening hours and book ahead on the official site.
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Population
~200
Peaceful fjord community
Known for
Beer Spa
Beer baths with fjord views
Top Attractions near Árskógssandur
Bjórböðin Beer Spa
Soak in beer with fjord views
Hrísey Island
Iceland's second largest island, ferry from village
Kaldi Brewery
Local craft brewery tours and tastings
Whale Watching
Tours from nearby Dalvík and Hauganes
Eyjafjörður Views
Iceland's longest fjord scenery
Dalvík
Nearby fishing village, 8 km away
How to Get to Árskógssandur
From Akureyri: 30 minutes via Route 82 along the west side of Eyjafjörður. The Beer Spa is clearly signposted from the road.
Best Time to Visit Árskógssandur
The Beer Spa operates year-round. Summer brings midnight sun; winter can bring northern lights. Book ahead, as the spa is popular.
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