Pools
8 pools
Varying temperatures from cool to 42°C
Hvammsvík Hot Springs: Fjord-Side Pools Near Reykjavík
Eight geothermal pools of varying temperatures along a fjord shoreline where sea spray mingles with hot spring water.
Location
Hvalfjörður
45 min from Reykjavík
Hvammsvík Hot Springs is a collection of eight geothermal pools built along the shore of Hvalfjörður, just 45 minutes from Reykjavík. The pools range from cool to very hot, and at high tide, the ocean mingles with the geothermal water.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
Advance booking required. Check tide times for the ocean-mixing experience.
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Setting
Fjord shore
Ocean meets hot spring at high tide
Distance
45 min
From Reykjavík via Route 1 and Hvalfjörður
What to Expect
Eight Pools (5-42°C)
Temperatures range from a 5°C cold plunge to a very hot 42°C soak. Move between pools until one suits you
Tidal Ocean Mixing
At high tide, cold Atlantic seawater mingles with the geothermal pools and you feel the warm-cold contrast
On-Site Restaurant
A restaurant serves lunch and dinner using local Icelandic ingredients with fjord views. Booking recommended for dinner
Changing Facilities Included
Modern changing rooms with showers, lockers, and towels included in admission. Bring your own swimsuit
Hiking Trails Access
Walking trails lead from the facility into the surrounding mountains of Hvalfjörður, so you can fit in a hike before you soak
Check Tide Tables
For the full ocean-mixing experience, time your visit for high tide. Hvammsvík provides tide information on their website
Getting There
From Reykjavík, drive north on Route 1. Instead of taking the Hvalfjörður tunnel, exit toward the fjord road (Route 47) and follow the shore road along the inner fjord. Hvammsvík is located on the southern shore of Hvalfjörður, approximately 55 km from Reykjavík (45 minutes). The road is paved and well-maintained year-round; no 4WD required. Free on-site parking is available. The nearest settlement is Akranes (30 km). Advance booking is required as capacity is limited.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. June through August: long daylight leaves time for a hike before bathing, plus midnight sun views over the fjord. September through October: fewer visitors and autumn colors in the surrounding mountains. November through February: northern lights potential while soaking, with snow on the fjord slopes. March through May: returning light. Time your visit around high tide if you want the ocean mixing; check the Hvammsvík website for tide tables.
Pricing
Admission starts at approximately 6,990 ISK (~$50 USD) for adults. Lunch and dinner packages are available at higher price points. Children are welcome with reduced pricing. Advance online booking is required. Check the Hvammsvík website for current rates and seasonal packages.
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