Höfn · Glacier views
Hoffell Baths
Photo: Hoffell · Glacier World
Four hot tubs in glacier country
On a farm beneath Hoffellsjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, four simple tubs filled from a natural spring make a perfect stop on the long drive along the southeast coast.
- Water
- Natural hot spring
- From Reykjavík
- 5 h 45 min · 460 km
- Opened
- 2000
- Entry from
- 4,900 ISK
- Best for
- Ring Road stopsGlacier countrySmall & quiet
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Hoffell is a farm about fifteen minutes from Höfn, at the foot of Hoffellsjökull, one of the glaciers that spill down from Vatnajökull. Geothermal water was found on the land in 2000. A few tubs went in, and over the years the place has become a favourite with locals and Ring Road travellers alike.
It’s still small, family-run and quiet: four tubs joined by a stone path through the grass, a sauna and a little bar. The facilities are simple, but the setting, a wide valley ringed by mountains, is spectacular, and the evening opening hours give you a fair chance of northern lights in autumn and spring.
“Four tubs joined by a stone path through the grass, in a valley ringed by mountains.”
The farm also runs Glacier World, with a guesthouse whose guests can use the tubs for free, and glacier walks on Hoffellsjökull just a few kilometres away.
Photography: Hoffell · Glacier World.
What to look forward to
- 01
Four hot tubs
Spring-fed tubs on the farm, linked by a stone path.
- 02
Sauna
A timber sauna for warming up properly between pools.
- 03
Tubside bar
Order a drink in the water and watch the light change on the mountains.
- 04
Glacier walks
Hoffellsjökull is about three kilometres away for a guided walk on the ice.
Insider tips
- The baths close in December and January.
- Facilities are basic, so bring your own towel and swimwear.
- Last booking is at 19:00, so don’t leave it too late in the day.
Quick answers
Prices and details last checked October 2026.
Where is Hoffell Baths?
Hoffell Baths is in Höfn, in Southeast Iceland. It’s about 5 h 45 min (460 km) by car from Reykjavík.
Where does the water at Hoffell Baths come from?
Geothermal water found on the farm in 2000, filling four simple tubs.
How much does Hoffell Baths cost?
Adult entry starts from 4,900 ISK. Prices change with the day, time slot and package, so check the latest when you book.
Can you book Hoffell Baths in advance?
Yes, on the official Hoffell Baths website. It isn’t bookable through Lagoon Land yet.
What is Hoffell Baths best for?
It’s a good pick for Ring Road stops, glacier country and small & quiet. Highlights: four hot tubs, sauna, tubside bar and glacier walks.
When did Hoffell Baths open?
It opened in 2000.
Which lagoons are near Hoffell Baths?
The closest are Vök Baths (109 km), Earth Lagoon Mývatn (154 km) and Forest Lagoon (190 km), as the raven flies.
Also nearby
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Egilsstaðir
Vök Baths
Iceland’s only floating geothermal pools, out on a lake
109 km away as the raven flies
Reopened 2026Mývatn
Earth Lagoon Mývatn
The north’s great lagoon, reborn with a steam cave in the lava
154 km away as the raven flies
Akureyri
Forest Lagoon
Infinity pools in a birch forest, with Akureyri across the fjord
190 km away as the raven flies