Why Choose a Reykjaböð Tour?
Reykjaböð sits at the mouth of the Reykjadalur valley, just outside Hveragerði and about 35 minutes from Reykjavík. It is now open, and it is a deliberately smaller kind of geothermal lagoon: a 900 m² pool held between 37 and 40°C, a Nordic bathhouse, an event sauna and cold plunges, built into a valley that has been steaming for as long as anyone has lived beside it.
On a Reykjaböð tour you arrive with your entry already booked and someone else driving. We collect you in Reykjavík, take you east over Hellisheiði, and bring you back afterwards, which matters more here than it might sound: the road passes a heath that closes in bad weather, and the lagoon is not somewhere you want to be improvising a lift home from.
Two admission tiers are available, with or without transport. Classic Admission covers the hot springs, the sauna and the cold plunge. Signature Admission adds the Bathhouse Spa, its sensory rooms and a drink. Both can be booked as a round trip from Reykjavík, or as admission only if you are driving yourself as part of a Golden Circle or South Coast day.
If you would rather make a full day of it, our South Coast tour pairs the waterfalls and black sand beaches of the south with a long soak at Reykjaböð at the end, which is a considerably better order than doing it the other way round.
The minimum age for the hot springs is 10. The Signature Bathhouse Spa is reserved for guests aged 18 and over.
Reykjaböð or the Reykjadalur Hot River?
These are two different places, and it is worth being clear about which one you are booking. The Reykjadalur hot river is free, wild and reached on foot: an hour or so uphill from the car park, with no changing rooms and no staff. Reykjaböð is a built bathhouse at the bottom of the same valley, reached by road, with changing facilities, a restaurant and a bar.
No hike is required to reach Reykjaböð. If you have read about the steaming river above Hveragerði and liked the idea but not the walk, this is the version of that experience you can arrive at in a coach.
Where Reykjaböð Is, and How Long It Takes
Reykjaböð is in Hveragerði, at the entrance to the Reykjadalur geothermal valley. It is roughly 35 minutes from Reykjavík, 15 minutes from Selfoss and around 75 minutes from Keflavík International Airport.
That puts it directly on the eastbound route out of the capital, which makes it an easy addition to a Golden Circle or South Coast day rather than a detour built around it. It is open all year, and the contrast between cold air and warm water is arguably better in winter.
FAQ:
Reykjaböð is a geothermal spa and hot springs lagoon located in Reykjadalur near Hveragerði, now open to guests.
It is located about 35 minutes from Reykjavík, at the entrance to Reykjadalur valley.
Reykjaböð is smaller, newer, more nature-focused, and offers a quieter wellness experience with a strong connection to its surroundings.
No. Reykjaböð is easily accessible by road, unlike the Reykjadalur hot spring river which requires a hike.
The spa includes a geothermal lagoon, sauna, cold plunge pools, bathhouse spa, treatments, changing rooms, a swim-up bar, and a bistro.
Reykjaböð is worth visiting if you’re looking for a quieter and more nature-focused geothermal spa near Reykjavík. Its smaller size and emphasis on wellness and relaxation make it a strong alternative to larger lagoons like the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon.
Reykjadalur is a natural hot spring river that requires a 1–2 hour hike to reach. Reykjaböð offers a more accessible experience with geothermal pools, spa facilities, and changing rooms, all without the hike.
Yes, Reykjaböð can be visited with our guided tours or simple transfers from Reykjavík, making it a convenient option for travelers who are not driving.
Most visitors spend 2–4 hours at Reykjaböð, depending on whether they use the spa facilities, dine on-site, or take part in wellness treatments.
Yes, Reykjaböð is located about 35 minutes from Reykjavík, making it an easy and convenient half-day trip that can also be combined with the Golden Circle or South Coast for a full day experience.
Yes. Reykjaböð is now open, welcoming guests year-round at the entrance to Reykjadalur valley in Hveragerði.
Reykjaböð stands out for its location in Reykjadalur, its smaller and more intimate design, and its focus on wellness rituals and contrast bathing in a natural setting.
Yes. South Coast Wonders with Reykjaböð Hot Springs is a day tour from Reykjavík that combines the classic South Coast sightseeing route with a geothermal lagoon. It visits Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara and Vík, then drops guests at Reykjaböð Hot Springs in Hveragerði for the evening before the return transfer to Reykjavík.
Choose the Reykjaböð combination if you have limited days in Iceland and want both the coastline and a lagoon in one booking, and if a 13-hour day suits you. Choose the standard South Coast Wonders tour, at around 10.5 hours, if you are travelling with young children or would rather be back in Reykjavík earlier in the evening.
Yes. The tour includes admission to Reykjaböð, access to the outdoor ritual area, the event sauna, cold plunge and Kneipp pool, changing facilities and the use of a towel. Food and drink are not included, but there is a bistro and an in-water bar on site.
Reykjaböð Hot Springs, which opened on 1 September 2026 in Hveragerði at the entrance to Reykjadalur valley, about 35 minutes from Reykjavík. It works as a South Coast combination because it sits on Route 1, the road back to the capital, rather than on the opposite side of the city like the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon.
In winter, quite possibly. Because the tour keeps you at Reykjaböð until 21:00, you are in the lagoon well after dark from roughly September to April, in a rural valley away from Reykjavík's light pollution. Aurora is never guaranteed, but the timing and the location both work in your favour.
A towel is provided as part of the tour. Bring your own swimsuit, and a small bag to carry it home wet. You will also want warm layers, a waterproof jacket and sturdy waterproof boots for the South Coast stops earlier in the day.
About 13 hours. The tour departs BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík at 09:00, and the return transfer leaves Reykjaböð at 21:00, arriving back in Reykjavík at around 22:00.