Húsavík
GeoSea
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Photo: GeoSea
Geothermal seawater on a clifftop above whale country
Perched on Húsavíkurhöfði headland above Skjálfandi Bay, GeoSea fills its infinity pools with mineral-rich geothermal seawater. On a good day you can watch whales from the water.
- Water
- 38–39°C
- From Reykjavík
- 6 h · 460 km
- Opened
- 2018
- Entry from
- 7,490 ISK
- Best for
- Ocean viewsMidnight sunWildlife
Húsavík is Iceland’s whale-watching capital, and GeoSea has the best seat in town. The baths sit on the headland just north of the harbour, with infinity edges facing Skjálfandi Bay and the snowy Kinnarfjöll mountains on the far side.
The water is geothermal seawater from boreholes drilled on the headland. The boreholes were drilled decades ago to heat the town’s houses, but the water was too mineral-rich for the pipes. Instead, locals started bathing in it in an old cheese barrel on the cliff. GeoSea, which opened in 2018, turned that habit into a proper set of baths.
“Infinity edges facing Skjálfandi Bay, and whales if you’re lucky.”
The water is full of minerals and slightly saline, the setting is wide open and the light changes all the time. In June the sun barely sets, and on clear winter nights the aurora dances over the bay.
Photography: GeoSea.
What to look forward to
- 01
Clifftop infinity edge
Pools that seem to spill straight into Skjálfandi Bay.
- 02
Geothermal seawater
Mineral-rich, slightly saline water from boreholes on the headland.
- 03
Whale-watching combo
Pair a visit with a whale-watching trip from Húsavík harbour, five minutes away.
- 04
Swim-up bar
Local beer and drinks served at the water’s edge.
Insider tips
- Book a whale-watching tour in the morning and come here in the afternoon.
- Visit in June or July for the midnight sun over the bay.
- It’s a natural add-on to a Diamond Circle drive with Ásbyrgi and Dettifoss.
Quick answers
Prices and details last checked October 2026.
Where is GeoSea?
GeoSea is in Húsavík, in North Iceland. It’s about 6 h (460 km) by car from Reykjavík.
How hot is the water at GeoSea?
Usually 38–39°C. Mineral-rich geothermal seawater from two boreholes. It flows between the pools and out to sea, with no cleaning agents.
How much does GeoSea cost?
Adult entry starts from 7,490 ISK. Prices change with the day, time slot and package, so check the latest when you book.
Can you book GeoSea in advance?
Yes. You can check live availability and book GeoSea through Lagoon Land. Popular times, like summer sunsets and winter evenings, sell out first, so it’s worth booking ahead.
What is GeoSea best for?
It’s a good pick for ocean views, midnight sun and wildlife. Highlights: clifftop infinity edge, geothermal seawater, whale-watching combo and swim-up bar.
When did GeoSea open?
It opened in 2018.
Which lagoons are near GeoSea?
The closest are Earth Lagoon Mývatn (52 km), Forest Lagoon (53 km) and Vök Baths (157 km), as the raven flies.
Also nearby
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Reopened 2026Mývatn
Earth Lagoon Mývatn
The north’s great lagoon, reborn with a steam cave in the lava
52 km away as the raven flies
Akureyri
Forest Lagoon
Infinity pools in a birch forest, with Akureyri across the fjord
53 km away as the raven flies
Egilsstaðir
Vök Baths
Iceland’s only floating geothermal pools, out on a lake
157 km away as the raven flies
GeoSea
From 7,490 ISK