Wow! We almost didn’t notice and drove past this absolute gem until we saw a man standing in nothing but a swimsuit, so we got curious and went over. For anyone desiring a truly unique and natural hot spring experience, this is the place. We stayed a bit over an hour but the water wasn’t warm enough to stay in for longer, we all started freezing pretty quickly. Nonetheless, completely worth it. When we arrived there were some others there and while we stayed probably three couples came and went, so it seems to be a well known spot, I was surprised it barely showed up on Google Maps.
There's steam at the top (nowhere to park, and the water is fast/steep) but by the time it gets to the middle it's tepid. Leaving Akureyri, cross the fjord and head uphill, take the left exit at the roundabout. There's a left turning onto a gravel track - park at the top and walk down, or head down in your vehicle. You'll see where people have made a short path towards the water. There's nothing else there. Great views over the fjord and town. Water tepid but the experience was exhilarating.
The water isn't very warm but doable. If you are going to bathe in it, be careful and think safty first as it's right at the waterfall cliff that goes down to the inlet seawater. A nice view of Akureyri that alone is enough for a visit!
The water gets warmer as you go upstream. Don’t expect it to be very hot, it’s around 25–30°C. There’s a free parking area, and the view of the city is great, especially in the evening when everything lights up.
One of my favorite experiences in Iceland! There is an upper cascading fall, and a lower drop into the sea. There are multiple pools where you can get in, but my favorite was just before the drop into the sea.
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Primitive springs don’t come with towels. A quick-dry towel, water shoes, and a headlamp for the walk back all pack small.
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