Hvalfjörður

Hvammsvík Hot Springs

Hvammsvík náttúruböð

Photo: Hvammsvík Hot Springs

Eight hot springs on the shore, rising and falling with the tide

On a historic estate in Hvalfjörður, the Whale Fjord, eight natural hot pools sit right on the shoreline. As the tide comes in, the ocean pours into some of them, and the lowest one disappears under the sea altogether.

Water: 35–42°C
From Reykjavík: 45 min · 52 km
Opened: 2022
Entry from: 5,900 ISK
Best for: Wild bathingSea swimmersDay trips
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Why it’s worth the drive

Hvammsvík is an old farm estate on the southern shore of Hvalfjörður, forty-five minutes from Reykjavík. It turns up in Landnámabók, the medieval book of Iceland’s settlement, and during the Second World War the fjord was an Allied naval base. Today it’s a family-owned estate with a geothermal well of its own, and the hot water feeds eight pools along the beach.

This is the closest thing to bathing in wild hot springs with proper changing rooms. The pools range from about 35 to 42°C, and the ones nearest the sea change temperature with the tide: at high water the Tidal Pool vanishes under the Atlantic, then reappears as the sea pulls back. Between hot pools you can wade straight into the fjord.

“At high water the Tidal Pool vanishes under the Atlantic, then reappears as the sea pulls back.”

There’s a swim-up bar in the Lounge Pool, a new Finnish sauna and a steam room looking out over the fjord, and Stormur Bistro for seafood soup afterwards. Admission includes extras you won’t find elsewhere, from Wim Hof breathing sessions and guided ocean swims to summer paddle boarding.

A stone-edged hot-spring pool with bathers beside the shoreline

A steaming pool with a lone bather and the mountains of the Whale Fjord behind

A bather standing in the shallows, mirrored in the fjord

Aerial view over the Hvammsvík estate, the fjord and the mountains

Photography: Hvammsvík Hot Springs.

Signature experiences

What to look forward to

01
Tidal pools
Eight hot springs on the shore, some of which change with every tide.
02
Ocean plunge
Wade into the fjord, then warm up in the new Finnish sauna.
03
Swim-up bar
Drinks served in the Lounge Pool, with the mountains of the Whale Fjord all around.
04
Included extras
Wim Hof Method sessions, guided ocean swims and, in summer, paddle boarding.

Good to know

Insider tips

Rent wading shoes. The shore is natural rock and can be sharp and slippery.
Non-swimmers should stick to the sheltered pools away from the open sea.
Guests must be 10 or older, and under-18s need an adult with them.

Planning a visit

Quick answers

Prices and details last checked October 2026.

Where is Hvammsvík Hot Springs?

Hvammsvík Hot Springs is in Hvalfjörður, in West Iceland. It’s about 45 min (52 km) by car from Reykjavík.

How hot is the water at Hvammsvík Hot Springs?

Usually 35–42°C. The estate’s own geothermal well. Pools by the shore mix with the Atlantic, so their temperature changes with every tide.

How much does Hvammsvík Hot Springs cost?

Adult entry starts from 5,900 ISK. Prices change with the day, time slot and package, so check the latest when you book.

Can you book Hvammsvík Hot Springs in advance?

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