Hot Natural Pools

Deildartunguhver highest flow hot spring in Europe !Deildartunguhver is Europe's most powerful hot spring. It provides 180 l/sec of 100°C hot water.Most of the water used for central heating in the towns of Borgarnes and Akranes is taken from Deildartunguhver. The hot water pipeline to Akranes is 64 km long, the longest in Iceland and the water is about 78 - 80 degrees when it reaches Akranes. If you take a shower anywhere within a 65 km radius of the spring, you have already bathed in the hot water from this powerful spring!

According to Laxdaela saga, Gudrun Osvifursdóttir used to dwell by a geothermal pool in Laugar in Saelingsdalur. The pool is mentioned in Sturlunga saga and it seems to have been used a great deal. The pool is believed to have been destroyed in a landslide. In 2009 a new pool was built near to the location where the old pool is thought to have been situated and named Gudrunarlaug. A changing facility, referred to as a ”house of modesty“ in Icelandic, was also built at the same time.

Snorralaug (Snorri's pool) is a historic hot spring, located near Reykholtskirkja in Borgarfjörður. The pool is named after Snorri Sturluson, who was a famous Icelandic poet, historian and politician who lived during the 13th century. Snorralaug is believed to have been used by Snorri for bathing and relaxation and its historical significance lies in its association with Snorri and the medieval Icelandic Sagas. Snorralaug is a popular tourist attraction and a reminder of Iceland's rich cultural heritage.