GPS: 65.83102 -22.62888 Hörgshlíðarlaug is a man-made thermal pool by the sea, in the Westfjords by road no 633. Why not take a quick dip in the cold ocean to freshen things up a bit. The pool is privately owned by the farmers at Hörgshlið […]
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Heydalur (N3)
GPS: 65.84360 -22.67947 heydalur.is This hot pot situated across the river from Heydalur in the Westfjords by road No. 633. The temperature is around 40 °C depending on the outside temperature. It is known since the 12th century and was blessed at that time by […]
Hellulaug (N2)
GPS: 65.57728 -23.15965 Hellulaug geothermal pool is located on the coast near Flókalundur in Vatnsfjörður Fjord in the southern Westfjords by road No. 60. Hellulaug cannot be seen from the road, but there is a parking lot above the pool and a good path down […]
Grettislaug (N1)
GPS: 65.87986 -19.73886 www.drangey.net There are two man made rock pools built over hot springs at Reykir north of Sauðárkrókur, North Iceland by road No. 748. The older pool is called Grettislaug (named after Grettir the Strong) and the newer and larger pool is called […]
Holuhraun
Iceland is truly the land of ice and fire. Towards the end of August 2014, an eruption occurred in the highlands far from human habitation at Holuhraun, north of Dyngujökull. The volume of gas produced was unusually large compared to the amount of magma. Six […]
Þingvellir
One of the country’s most historically significant sites. Home of the Icelandic parliament for nearly 9 centuries and scene of many of the nation’s most decisive historical events. Þingvellir was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 2004.
Vatnshellir
A 200m long lava cave at the foot of Snæfellsjökull glacier. Guided tours available.
Skógar
A very interesting heritage museum can be found at Skógar. Skógafoss waterfall is a prominent site in the area. Walking paths lead up to Eyjafjallajökull from Skógar.
