Hveragerði · New in 2026
Reykjaböð
Photo: Reykjaböð
Reykjadalur’s hot springs, without the hike
At the mouth of Reykjadalur valley, 35 minutes from Reykjavík, Reykjaböð opened in September 2026 with a 900 m² lagoon, an outdoor sauna ritual area and an adults-only bathhouse with a room full of real snow.
- Water
- 37–40°C
- From Reykjavík
- 35 min · 50 km
- Opened
- 2026
- Entry from
- 8,900 ISK
- Best for
- Day tripsSauna ritualsAdults-only
Hveragerði is Iceland’s hot-spring town. Steam rises from people’s gardens, and for years the big draw has been Reykjadalur, a valley above town where a hot river runs through the hills. Getting there takes an hour’s hike each way. Reykjaböð, which opened in September 2026 right at the trailhead, brings the hot springs down to the road.
There are two halves to it. The lagoon is a 900 m² open-air pool of mineral-rich sulphur water with an in-water bar, next to an outdoor ritual area with an event sauna, a two-temperature cold plunge and a Kneipp walk that alternates hot and cold water. Guided sauna rituals run at set times through the day.
“A Snow Room kept at around minus ten, filled with real snow.”
The Bathhouse is the other half: adults only, inspired by Japanese onsen and capped at around fifty guests. Its ten sensory spaces run from a herbal pool and a float pool to a fire pit, an infusion sauna and a Snow Room kept at around minus ten, filled with real snow. Phones stay in the locker.
Photography: Reykjaböð.
What to look forward to
- 01
The lagoon
900 m² of mineral-rich water at the foot of Reykjadalur, with an in-water bar.
- 02
Sauna rituals
Guided rituals in the event sauna, then a cold plunge and the Kneipp walk.
- 03
The Bathhouse
An adults-only, onsen-style sequence of ten spaces, from float pool to Snow Room.
- 04
Réttir
Restaurant and bar for a long lunch between baths.
Insider tips
- The lagoon is for ages 10 and up; the Bathhouse is 18+.
- Still want to see the hot river? Hike Reykjadalur first and finish here.
- Your electronic wristband is both locker key and wallet, so leave your cards in the car.
Quick answers
Prices and details last checked October 2026.
Where is Reykjaböð?
Reykjaböð is in Hveragerði, in South Iceland, near the Golden Circle. It’s about 35 min (50 km) by car from Reykjavík.
How hot is the water at Reykjaböð?
Usually 37–40°C. Mineral-rich sulphur water, high in silica, with no chlorine and no chemical treatment.
How much does Reykjaböð cost?
Adult entry starts from 8,900 ISK. Prices change with the day, time slot and package, so check the latest when you book.
Can you book Reykjaböð in advance?
Yes. You can check live availability and book Reykjaböð through Lagoon Land. Popular times, like summer sunsets and winter evenings, sell out first, so it’s worth booking ahead.
What is Reykjaböð best for?
It’s a good pick for day trips, sauna rituals and adults-only. Highlights: the lagoon, sauna rituals, the Bathhouse and Réttir.
When did Reykjaböð open?
It opened in 2026.
Which lagoons are near Reykjaböð?
The closest are Laugarvatn Fontana (32 km), Laugarás Lagoon (36 km) and Sky Lagoon (37 km), as the raven flies.
Also nearby
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Reopened 2026Laugarvatn
Laugarvatn Fontana
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32 km away as the raven flies
NewLaugarás
Laugarás Lagoon
The Golden Circle’s newest lagoon, with a waterfall of its own
36 km away as the raven flies
Kópavogur
Sky Lagoon
An ocean-edge infinity pool a short hop from downtown
37 km away as the raven flies
Reykjaböð
From 8,900 ISK