Húsafell · Guided only

Húsafell Canyon Baths

Giljaböð

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Stone pools hidden in a canyon, reached on foot

Deep in Hringsgil canyon near Húsafell, two hand-built stone pools sit beside a waterfall-fed stream. The only way in is a short guided walk, and no more than sixteen people go at a time.

Water: 30–41°C
From Reykjavík: 1 h 40 min · 130 km
Opened: 2019
Entry from: 10,900 ISK
Best for: HikersSmall groupsOff the beaten path
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Why it’s worth the drive

Húsafell sits at the edge of the Highlands, between the Langjökull glacier and the lava fields of Hallmundarhraun. Since 2019 its best-kept secret has been the Canyon Baths: two geothermal pools built into the rocky floor of Hringsgil canyon, where you can’t drive, and can’t go without a guide.

The tour starts with a short minibus ride from the Húsafell activity centre, then an easy walk of around a kilometre and a half, past the two-tiered Langifoss waterfall, and 64 steps down into the canyon. On the way the guide tells the story of Ok, the nearby mountain whose glacier became the first in Iceland to be lost to climate change.

“The coat hooks are horseshoes from a neighbouring farm.”

The pools themselves are a love letter to local craft. They were built the same way as Snorralaug, the medieval pool at Reykholt, with flagstones from the canyon floor; the little bathhouse is made from salvaged local timber, and the coat hooks are horseshoes from a neighbouring farm. The water runs between 30 and 41°C, with nothing but the canyon walls and the sound of the stream.

The glowing bathhouse at twilight against the canyon wall

An emerald, stone-rimmed pool with the bathhouse behind

Photography: Húsafell.

Signature experiences

What to look forward to

01
A canyon to yourself
Never more than sixteen guests per tour, so it always feels private.
02
Langifoss
A two-tiered waterfall on the walk in, with glacial meltwater rushing below.
03
Hand-built pools
Flagstone pools made the medieval way, with a bathhouse of salvaged timber.
04
The story of Ok
Your guide tells the story of the first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change.

Good to know

Insider tips

Booking is essential: the canyon can only be visited on a guided tour of about 1 h 45 min.
Wear hiking boots and bring warm, waterproof layers. The 64 steps can be icy or muddy.
Combine it with Krauma, Hraunfossar and the Langjökull ice tunnels nearby.

Planning a visit

Quick answers

Prices and details last checked October 2026.

Where is Húsafell Canyon Baths?

Húsafell Canyon Baths is in Húsafell, in West Iceland. It’s about 1 h 40 min (130 km) by car from Reykjavík.

How hot is the water at Húsafell Canyon Baths?

Usually 30–41°C. Hot-spring water fed into two hand-built stone pools in Hringsgil canyon, between 30 and 41°C.

How much does Húsafell Canyon Baths cost?

Adult entry starts from 10,900 ISK. Prices change with the day, time slot and package, so check the latest when you book.

Can you book Húsafell Canyon Baths in advance?

Yes. You can check live availability and book Húsafell Canyon Baths through Lagoon Land. Popular times, like summer sunsets and winter evenings, sell out first, so it’s worth booking ahead.