Reykholt
Krauma
Photo: Krauma
Europe’s most powerful hot spring, cooled with glacier water
Next door to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe, Krauma mixes boiling spring water with ice-cold, glacier-fed water to bring five baths to exactly the right temperature.
- Water
- 37–41°C
- From Reykjavík
- 1 h 30 min · 97 km
- Opened
- 2017
- Entry from
- 7,900 ISK
- Best for
- Quiet bathingRoad tripsCouples
Deildartunguhver doesn’t simmer, it roars. Around 180 litres of water a second surge out of the ground at close to 100°C, making it the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Most of it is piped off to heat homes in Borgarnes and Akranes. A small share goes next door to Krauma.
The spring water is far too hot to bathe in, so Krauma blends it with cold, glacier-fed water from the Rauðsgil ravine. No chemicals are added; the sheer flow keeps it clean. The result is five warm baths at different temperatures and one cold plunge, set in low, dark buildings of volcanic stone and wood in the green Reykholtsdalur valley.
“Deildartunguhver doesn’t simmer, it roars.”
There’s a steam bath fed by steam from the spring, an infrared sauna, a relaxation room built around an open fireplace, and a restaurant serving farm-sourced Icelandic dishes with a view of the spring. Look out for Tunguskollakambur, a fern Krauma says grows only beside this spring.
Photography: Krauma.
What to look forward to
- 01
Deildartunguhver
Walk the boardwalks around Europe’s most powerful hot spring, right next door.
- 02
Hot and cold
Five warm baths at different temperatures, plus a 5–10°C cold plunge.
- 03
Fireside relaxation
A dim relaxation room around an open fireplace, plus a steam bath and infrared sauna.
- 04
Krauma Restaurant
Local lamb, fish and greenhouse vegetables, with a view of the steaming spring.
Insider tips
- Combine it with Hraunfossar waterfalls and Snorralaug, Snorri Sturluson’s medieval pool at Reykholt.
- It’s a natural stop on the way to Húsafell, Snæfellsnes or the north.
- Towels, swimwear and robes can all be rented at the door.
Quick answers
Prices and details last checked October 2026.
Where is Krauma?
Krauma is in Reykholt, in West Iceland. It’s about 1 h 30 min (97 km) by car from Reykjavík.
How hot is the water at Krauma?
Usually 37–41°C. Straight from Deildartunguhver at 100°C, cooled with glacier-fed water from Rauðsgil. Rich in iron, calcium, magnesium and sulphur.
How much does Krauma cost?
Adult entry starts from 7,900 ISK. Prices change with the day, time slot and package, so check the latest when you book.
Can you book Krauma in advance?
Yes. You can check live availability and book Krauma through Lagoon Land. Popular times, like summer sunsets and winter evenings, sell out first, so it’s worth booking ahead.
What is Krauma best for?
It’s a good pick for quiet bathing, road trips and couples. Highlights: Deildartunguhver, hot and cold, fireside relaxation and Krauma Restaurant.
When did Krauma open?
It opened in 2017.
Which lagoons are near Krauma?
The closest are Húsafell Canyon Baths (26 km), Hvammsvík Hot Springs (33 km) and Guðlaug (50 km), as the raven flies.
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