Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool

We were almost put off by the reviews but so glad we took the short walk up to the pool as it was glorious. We were in the water for over half an hour as it was a pleasant temperature and a very tranquil place to be. It was a calm day, air temperature of about -2°C, most importantly there was no wind to skim the heat off the water. The changing rooms aren't pleasant, but it's fine to change outside. There was a steady stream of people in and out of the water whilst we were there, it's definitely a popular spot, and no wonder as it's beautiful.

I wanted to see some off the between path stops in Iceland. This hit the spot! There are no signs for the pool and even when you park, you have to hike for about 20 minutes along a glacier river before finding the pool tucked away in a valley mountain. It was cool even just to see. We dipped our toes as we did not have swim suits. I saw people thermal cycling from the glacier river into the pool. It was so cool.

Great little pool, and changing place too. Warm not hot with steps for easy access. Walk past the pool and up onto the hill above for great waterfall views.

Nice place for a swim, we had it for our self, got here around 11 am on a Saturday. Most places in the surrounding area was pretty busy. The changing room was a bit dirty from humans… sad for a place this nice.

Its quite hard to find it and we were hit by the biggest winds, it was very cold but i was still so impressed, the whole surrounding area is so magnificent and its just no unique, would definitely recommend going. It is a bit dirty in the house but thats okay

Gorgeous 10 minute hike into this little spring and the setting is stunning but the water is very cold with a small pipe bringing boiling hot water into the pool which was not really enough. We were told that it used to to be warmer but the temperature has dropped as the years pass. Not very busy as you can’t really stay more than 15 mins as it gets cold.

Neat place! Pretty easy drive down a short gravel road to the parking lot. 10-15 minute walk to get to the pool. Would suggest changing into a swimsuit before as the rooms for changing are pretty gross and open (still changed in them and was fine, definitely worth it but for those who like privacy/creature comforts). Somewhat busy in the early evening but nothing too bad. Absolutely breathtaking. Bucket list for my trip to Iceland and it was easily on my coolest experiences there. No entrance fee, just a place to give donations for upkeep.

I love going on this hike every year I visit because it’s such a great places to walk amongst the lupine flowers! It’s a short hike but absolutely beautiful with the tall volcanic ridges above you and the river running next to you. The trail has changed over the years and the water changes the landscape, but it’s a pretty easy hike. The only part where it might be a little difficult for less experienced hikers is where you have to cross the water — bringing poles to navigate the wet rocks is helpful. Some people swim in the swimming pool at the end of the hike (the oldest swimming pool in the country), but I wouldn’t recommend it, as it’s full of algae. It’s just pretty to look at!