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Brúarpotturinn Hot Pot
Westfjords
Brúarpotturinn Hot Pot is a hidden gem in Iceland's majestic Westfjords, a natural geothermal spring inviting visitors to unwind. Immerse yourself in its warm, mineral-rich waters, surrounded by the region's dramatic landscapes and a tranquil river setting.
Saga
Brúarpotturinn — literally the 'Bridge Pot' — sits in Tálknafjörður in the Westfjords, tucked right beside a road bridge where a flow of geothermal water meets the cold current of the river below. It's an informal, small, dammed pool rather than a built facility: rocks and simple materials hold the warm water in place, in the same no-frills style as many of the region's wild hot springs. The setting is quiet and remote — roughly a six-hour drive from Reykjavík — with the fjord and hills of Tálknafjörður as the backdrop rather than any spa architecture. Because the pool depends on natural geothermal flow mixing with river water rather than a maintained supply, its condition can vary, and recent visitor reports are mixed on how well-kept it currently is. Treat it as a genuine 'find it and see' wild spot rather than a guaranteed soak.
Visstu að?
The pool's name comes directly from its location: it sits beside, and partly beneath, a road bridge over the river, exactly where the geothermal water and the cold river flow meet.
Aðgangseyrir
Reported as free, though current condition is unverified — see FAQ.
Gagnlegar upplýsingar
Besti tími
Not independently confirmed; as with other river-fed wild pools, water temperature likely varies with the river's flow and the season.
Tímalengd
Not verified; likely a short stop of 30–60 minutes if the pool is in usable condition.
Leiðarvísir
In Tálknafjörður, Westfjords: from the village, continue past the Pollurinn hot pool for about 3 km; the pool sits on the left side of the road, just past a bridge over the river. It is close to the road, but reports on its current condition and accessibility are mixed — see FAQ.
Samgöngur
Private car; roughly 6 hours (about 407 km) from Reykjavík. No public transport serves the site directly.
Fjárhagsáætlun
Reported as free, with no admission fee — but recent visitor reports raise doubts about how consistently usable the pool currently is.