3

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool

Swimming pool · South ·

6,682 Postcards · 1,172 Cities

Iceland Itineraries: From 1 Weekend to 1 Month (Updated 2025)

"I made the short walk off the Ring Road to Seljavallalaug and appreciated its secluded setting at the bottom of a deep valley — it’s not super hot and the changing room shows its age, but the scenery makes it worth the visit." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/iceland-itineraries/

Information

Oldest outdoor pool in Iceland, stunning mountain valley location

scenic location

hiking required

natural pool

warm water

changing rooms

slippery spots

algae

debris in pool

Featured in Vogue

H98V+FC9, 861 Evindarhólar, Iceland Get directions

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

See full details

3

Information

Oldest outdoor pool in Iceland, stunning mountain valley location

scenic location

hiking required

natural pool

warm water

changing rooms

slippery spots

algae

debris in pool

Featured in Vogue

H98V+FC9, 861 Evindarhólar, Iceland Get directions

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool by null

See full details

More Places For You

Photo of Hotel Ranga, an SLH Hotel

Hotel Ranga, an SLH Hotel

Hotel · South

Observatory, hot tubs, aurora wake-up call, fine dining

21 Postcards

Photo of Troll Expeditions Silfra

Troll Expeditions Silfra

Adventure sports center · South

Swim between tectonic plates in Iceland's clearest waters

2 Postcards

Photo of Thingvellir National Park

Thingvellir National Park

National park · South

Walk between continents at historic Viking parliament site

14 Postcards

Photo of Aska Hostel

Aska Hostel

Hostel · Vestmannaeyjar

Bright rooms, shared baths, cafe, lounge, kitchenette

0 Postcards

Photo of Efstidalur II

Efstidalur II

Restaurant · South

Farm-fresh dairy, burgers, ice cream, and cow-view dining

0 Postcards

Photo of Hvoll Hostel

Hvoll Hostel

Hostel · South

Spacious rooms, multiple kitchens, BBQ, and laundry

0 Postcards

Photo of Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel · Vestmannaeyjar

Modern hotel with spa, restaurant, and breakfast buffet

0 Postcards

Photo of Ölverk Pizza & Brewery

Ölverk Pizza & Brewery

Restaurant · Hveragerdi

Wood-fired pizza, craft beer, brewery tours, geothermal brewing

0 Postcards

Photo of Farmhouse Lodge

Farmhouse Lodge

Hotel · South

Ocean & mountain views, sleek designer rooms, generous breakfast

0 Postcards

Photo of Pitsugerdin

Pitsugerdin

Pizza restaurant · Vestmannaeyjar

Wood-fired pizzas with San Marzano tomatoes & local beer

0 Postcards

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool shared by @nomadicmatt on Postcard