About
Hike to a warm river for a magical, natural soak.
Why go
- This was the first thing we did in Iceland and still one of my favorites by the end of the trip
- A place in Iceland that feels like it belongs to another planet
- Natural hot spring river where you can bathe, offering a less-talked-about Iceland experience
Must try
- Soak in a natural hot river
- Hike through a steaming valley
- Bathe in warm geothermal waters
- Hike past steaming vents
- See steam swirling through cold air
Pro tips
- The hike is about 45 minutes to an hour one way
- Wear a swimsuit under your clothes
- The further upstream you go, the hotter the water
- Bring a towel
- The trailhead is near Hveragerði
Good to know
- No changing facilities at the hot spring river
- Some hot springs can be too hot
- Parking has a fee
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (4860 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |