Unwind in natural pools right on the Atlantic

Hvammsvík Hot Springs are located in a quiet bay in Hvalfjörður, about a 45-minute drive from Reykjavík. Eight natural thermal pools of different sizes and temperatures line up directly along the coast, surrounded by rocks and the untouched fjord landscape of western Island. The geothermal water from a nearby spring is mixed with seawater, so depending on the pool and the tides the water temperatures vary between about 10 °C and 42 °C. At high tide some of the pools are partly flooded with Atlantic water, making your visit a dynamic experience. The mixture of freshwater and salty seawater is unique in Island.

You can only access the hot springs with an advance online reservation, which limits visitor numbers and maintains a peaceful atmosphere. Access is via a well-developed road along Hvalfjörður, and parking is free of charge. On site you will find changing rooms, showers plus a bar and bistro. This is a good place both for a relaxing stopover on a round trip and for a longer stay; mornings are usually quiet. Hvammsvík focuses on a nature-based concept without mass tourism.