Hvammsvík is a hot spring area on the shore of Hvalfjörður, 56 km and about 45 minutes from central Reykjavík, with eight pools ranging from the temperature of the North Atlantic to 42°C; it is open daily from 10:30 to 20:30 and booking ahead is highly recommended (hvammsvik.com, read 7 November 2026). This page contains partner links: if you book, we earn a commission at no cost to you.
Highlights
Hvalfjörður
The fjord, called Whale Fjord on the site, where the pools sit on the edge of the Atlantic.
The eight hot pools
Natural springs of different sizes and temperatures; some stay warm while others follow the temperature of the North Atlantic, from about 10°C to 42°C in the original Old Pool.
Steam baths and swim-up bar
Geothermal steam baths and a swim-up bar are on site, with changing rooms and the Stormur Bistro.
Guided sessions
Wim Hof introduction sessions, ocean swimming and kayaking are included in the admission ticket.
Practical info
Tips
- Reservations are made at booking.hvammsvik.com by time slot. Guests must be at least 10 years old, and children between 10 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A transfer from the BSÍ terminal in Reykjavík leaves at 10:00 daily, with a transfer package starting at ISK 14,999; the booking page did not say whether that includes entry. The price of entry itself is shown only inside the booking calendar, not on the main page. The Tiqets entry ticket in the box is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 63 reviews on 7 November 2026. Compared with the Sky Lagoon it is a drive out of town but with sea access, while the Secret Lagoon is on the Golden Circle side. For the whole country's spa choices read Blue Lagoon tickets.
How to get there
Hvammsvík, on Hvalfjörður, 56 km from Reykjavík (about 45 minutes by car). By rental car, see car rental in Iceland, or by the daily transfer from BSÍ at 10:00.
Opening hours
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