Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Nauthólsvík
A golden-sand beach in the city with a geothermally heated lagoon. Locals take winter dips here and then soak in hot pools, an Arctic beach culture unlike any other.
Nauthólsvík is an artificial beach beneath Perlan hill, beside Reykjavík Airport, with fine golden sand. Geothermal warm water flows into a small lagoon in the bay, and in summer the water can reach 10–20°C. Nearby are hot tubs and steam baths. Locals swim here year-round, including in winter, and warm up in the hot pools after getting out of the sea. In summer it is open for long hours and is usually free. In winter the opening hours are shorter and a small fee applies. Changing rooms are available. You can walk there from Perlan along a forest path.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00–19:00; shorter hours in winter
Nearby sights
- Perlan
- Sky Lagoon
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Skólavörðustígur (Rainbow Street)
- Laugavegur
- Sun Voyager
- Tjörnin Pond & Reykjavík City Hall
- Icelandic Phallological Museum