What is the connection between Krauma and Deildartunguhver?

Krauma's pools are filled with water piped roughly 600 meters from Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, then blended with cold water from Rauðsgil (fed by the former Ok glacier) to bring it down to comfortable bathing temperatures. Bathing is only possible inside Krauma's own pools — Deildartunguhver's open water is dangerously hot. (Source: krauma.is)

How much does admission to Krauma cost?

As listed on krauma.is in September 2026: adults (17+) 7,900 ISK, teens (13–16) 4,160 ISK, children (0–12) 500 ISK, and seniors/disabled 5,790 ISK, plus multi-visit and seasonal passes. Prices change, so confirm current rates on krauma.is or at booking. (Source: krauma.is)

What are Krauma's opening hours?

krauma.is lists daily hours of 11:00–21:00 year-round, with shortened hours (11:00–16:00) on December 24 and 31, and closure on December 25 and January 1. Hours can vary, so check krauma.is before visiting. (Source: krauma.is)

What facilities does Krauma have?

Six geothermally heated pools (five warm, one cold), two steam baths, a relaxation room with a fireplace, and an on-site restaurant seating up to 140 guests between indoor and terrace seating. (Source: krauma.is)

Laguna / Spa geotérmico

Krauma Geothermal Baths

West Iceland, Near Reykholt (Borgarfjörður)

$35–$55 per personDaily (typically) Winter: 11:00 – 21:00 Summer: 10:00 – 22:00 (hours may vary seasonally)Dificultad: Easy

Nestled in West Iceland's scenic Borgarfjörður, Krauma Geothermal Baths offers a modern sanctuary for relaxation. Here, the raw power of Deildartunguhver, Europe's most potent hot spring, is artfully blended with cold glacier water, creating perfectly tempered pools for an unparalleled bathing experience. Immerse yourself in the infinity-style pools, indulge in steam baths, and unwind in a quiet relaxation room, all while surrounded by breathtaking countryside views.

️ Water in Deildartunguhver hot spring itself is extremely hot and dangerous. Bathing is only permitted inside designated Krauma pools and facilities.

Soak in water sourced directly from Europe's most powerful hot spring, cooled to comfort with glacial meltwater, in a modern spa with full facilities and countryside views.

Historia

In Borgarfjörður, a short 600-meter walk from Deildartunguhver — Europe's most powerful hot spring, where 180 liters of 100°C water erupt from the ground every second — Krauma tempers that raw force into something you can actually sit in. The scalding water is blended with cold water from Rauðsgil, a stream fed by what was once the Ok glacier, until it settles into six pools spanning a range of soothing, swimmable temperatures. Steam drifts across lava-field views toward the mountains of Borgarfjörður while you soak, sit in a steam bath, or relax by the fire in the quiet indoor lounge. Krauma opened to the public in late 2017, built as the calmer, design-forward counterpart to Deildartunguhver's raw geothermal spectacle next door — a way to experience the spring's power at a safe, comfortable remove, with a full restaurant and spa facilities rather than an open field of boiling water.