Bathing & nature
Natural swimming pools in Iceland
Five places for warm water and open skies. Explore hot rivers, historic pools and coastal bathing, with the practical details for your trip.
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Local knowledge. Better trips.
Warm water.
Wild Iceland.
Natural swimming pools, hot rivers and a little time outside. Start with our guide to five places to take a dip in Iceland.
Seljavallalaug · South Iceland
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Hot spring guide
Natural hot springs in Iceland
A warm river, a mountain brook and a highland pool. Get to know Reykjadalur, Landmannalaugar and Hveravellir before you pack your swimsuit.
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City guide
A day in Reykjavík
Walk from Hallgrímskirkja to the waterfront, make time for the city centre and finish with a local swimming pool. A flexible first day in Iceland’s capital.
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Destination guide
Skaftafell, beyond the roadside stop
Glacier views, woodland trails and a waterfall framed by basalt. Here is how to make time for Skaftafell.
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Glacier guide
Your first glacier walk in Skaftafell
Where the ice is, what to compare and how to prepare. A practical guide to choosing a glacier experience that fits your trip.
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Walking guide
The walk to Svartifoss
A waterfall, a wooded hillside and a good reason to leave the car behind. Plan the Svartifoss walk with time to enjoy the route.
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Get to know the glaciers
A different way
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Looking at a glacier and walking on one are two very different experiences. Understand the landscape, choose the right tour and arrive ready for a day on the ice.
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We help you understand a place before you visit. Our guides bring together practical planning, the landscape around you and the details that make a day work.
From warm water to glacier ice, we look at what each place offers and what you need to know before you go. Read at your own pace, follow the sources and choose what fits your trip.
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