Lagoon / Geothermal Spa
Reykjaböð Hot Springs
South Iceland, Hveragerði
Reykjaböð Hot Springs is a modern geothermal hot springs and bathhouse in Hveragerði, South Iceland, at the foot of Reykjadalur valley. It combines naturally heated water, mountain views, sauna rituals, cold plunge bathing and modern facilities about 35 minutes from Reykjavík.
️ Advance booking is strongly recommended. The minimum age for the hot springs is 10 years, and the signature Bathhouse spa is 18+. Guests under 18 must be supervised. Shower before entering the pools, follow posted safety rules, and always check the official booking calendar for current opening status, prices and availability.
Soak in a purpose-built, spa-grade geothermal lagoon fed by the same underground heat as Reykjadalur's wild hot river — without the hike.
Story
At the mouth of Reykjadalur — the "Steam Valley" that has drawn bathers up its hot river for generations — Reykjaböð opened on 5 September 2026 as Iceland's newest purpose-built geothermal bathing destination. The lagoon holds untreated geothermal water drawn from the ground beneath Hveragerði into a 900 m² pool kept around 37–40°C, looking up toward the same steaming hillsides that made this valley famous long before any spa stood here. Beyond the lagoon, the architecture leans into restraint rather than spectacle: low, greenhouse-inspired buildings sit tucked into the land, echoing Hveragerði's century-old identity as Iceland's geothermal greenhouse town, while a ten-room bathhouse sequences guests through contrasting saunas, cold plunges and steam rooms in a ritual borrowed from Japanese onsen and Nordic bathing tradition alike. It is, in effect, an engineered and considerably more comfortable version of the same warm water that hikers have soaked in barefoot a short walk further up the valley for decades.
History
Reykjaböð is genuinely new. After more than five years of planning and roughly two years of construction, and a reported investment of about 4 billion ISK, the site opened to the public on 5 September 2026 at the foot of Reykjadalur valley. At the opening, managing director Jóhanna Hreiðarsdóttir said "a new chapter in the bathing experience in Iceland has begun" — a nod to the fact that the valley itself, and Hveragerði's long tradition of building around geothermal heat (the town grew up on greenhouses warmed by the same underground water), proved this water's value long before the bathhouse existed. (Source: Daily Northern opening coverage, September 2026.)
Highlights
- ✓Modern geothermal lagoon and bathhouse experience
- ✓Located at the foot of Reykjadalur valley in Hveragerði
- ✓About 35 minutes from Reykjavík by car
- ✓Natural hot spring water with mountain views
- ✓Sauna, cold plunge and Kneipp pool experiences
- ✓Indoor/outdoor bar and food options
- ✓Good stop on Golden Circle and South Coast routes
- ✓No hike required to enjoy the hot springs
Did You Know?
Reykjaböð opened on 5 September 2026 after a reported investment of around 4 billion ISK and roughly two years of construction — one of the largest hot-spring developments in Iceland's recent history. (Source: Daily Northern.)
Admission
From 7,900 ISK (prices as of Sept. 2026 opening — confirm on reykjabod.is)
Practical Information
Best Time
Open year-round; go at sunset or on a clear winter evening for a chance at the Northern Lights, or midday in summer for warm-weather bathing without a hike.
Duration
2–3 hours
Getting There
At the entrance to Reykjadalur valley in Hveragerði, about 35 minutes by car from Reykjavík, 15 minutes from Selfoss, and just over an hour from Keflavík Airport — reachable by car or organized tour along the Golden Circle/South Coast route.
Transport
Self-drive (on-site parking), taxi from Hveragerði, or as a stop on organized Golden Circle/South Coast tours.
Budget
From 7,900 ISK for the Hot Springs Pass; 15,900 ISK for the Hot Springs & Bathhouse Pass (prices as of the September 2026 opening — confirm current pricing before visiting).
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Reykjaböð open?+
Reykjaböð opened to the public on 5 September 2026, after more than five years of planning and around two years of construction. (Source: Icelandic press coverage of the opening, including Daily Northern.)
How much does admission cost?+
At opening, the Hot Springs Pass starts from 7,900 ISK, and the Hot Springs & Bathhouse Pass (which adds the ten-room sensory bathhouse) starts from 15,900 ISK. Prices are set by Reykjaböð and can change, so confirm current rates on reykjabod.is before booking.
Is there an age limit?+
Yes. Children aged 10–15 must be supervised at all times by an adult, children under 10 are not permitted in the hot springs, and the bathhouse spa is restricted to guests 18 and older. (Source: reykjabod.is booking page.)
Do I need to book ahead?+
Reykjaböð strongly recommends pre-booking, since walk-in availability at reception isn't guaranteed, especially in peak season. (Source: reykjabod.is FAQ.)
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