BATHING

Bathing in Húsavík

For centuries, the geothermal heat north of Húsavík has been known to residents, who have utilized it for bathing and washing. Drilling for hot water at Húsavíkurhöfði in the mid-20th century revealed water that turned out to be hot seawater, too rich in minerals to be suitable for heating houses.

The water in the GeoSea sea baths comes from two drill-holes. There is no need to use any cleaning agents or equipment, as the steady flow of water from the drill-holes, between the pools, over their edges and into the sea ensures that the water stays within the limits stipulated by health regulations. Those suffering from skin conditions such as psoriasis have found relief by bathing in the water, which is at an optimal temperature of 38°-39°C.

In addition to GeoSea, you can find a public swimming pool in central Húsavík, in Heiðarbær camping site, 20km south of Húsavík and as well the swimming pool Lundur 70km northeast of Húsavík. 

GeoSea

GeoSea sea baths enables you to enjoy nature in a unique manner. Thanks to the underground heat, the seawater in the baths is warm and comfortable and the mineral-rich water will caress your skin. While the warm sea works its miracles, you can enjoy the view of the mountain range to the west, Skjálfandi Bay beneath the cliffs and the Arctic Circle itself on the horizon.

Due to the great popularity and limited number of guests per day it is strongly recommended to reserve the visit in advance online.
Winter opening hours from 12:00-22:00
GeoSea

Swimming Pool Húsavík

If you want to bath like the locals this is the place to go. The swimming pool is 16,67 meters long and 6,95 meters wide with a depth varying 0,9 m – 2,5 m. There are three hot tubs and one tub with ice cold water. Additionally the poool has a children’s pool with two water slides that are open during summer time. Finally, there is a larger waterslide.
Swimming Pool

Heiðarbær

15 minutes outside of Húsavík you will find Heiðarbær campsite and swimming pool. A swimming pool with a hot tub is open (June–September) every day from 11:00 until 10:00, in September it is from 17:00 until 21:00.
Heiðarbær

Lundur

This swimming pool is 70 km northeast of Húsavík close to Ásbyrgi. They are only open during the summer months, usually opening in June.
Lundur
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