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Krauma
Geothermal baths in west Iceland fed by the Deildartunguhver hot spring, Europe's highest-flow spring.
Krauma is a geothermal bath complex in west Iceland fed by Deildartunguhver, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe. The spring water arrives far too hot to bathe in and is cooled with water from a glacial river rather than being treated, so the baths use nothing but the two natural sources.
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Plan your visit
- Where it is
- At Deildartunguhver in Reykholt, Borgarfjordur, in west Iceland.
- Getting there
- Roughly an hour and a half north of Reykjavik by road, and a common stop on a west Iceland or Snaefellsnes route.
- Typical visit
- Around one and a half to two hours between the baths, the steam rooms and the rest area.
- When to go
- Year-round. Outdoor geothermal bathing is at its most striking in cold weather.
- Good to know
- The hot spring beside the baths is worth seeing in its own right. As at every Icelandic bathing site, shower before entering the water, and bring a swimsuit and towel or rent them.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water at Krauma?
- It comes from Deildartunguhver, Europe's highest-flow hot spring, cooled with water from a nearby glacial river. No chemical treatment is used, because the mix of the two natural sources brings it to bathing temperature.
- How far is Krauma from Reykjavik?
- Roughly an hour and a half by road, in the Borgarfjordur district of west Iceland, which puts it within reach of a day trip or a Snaefellsnes route.
- Is Deildartunguhver next to the baths?
- Yes. The spring that supplies Krauma is beside the site and can be viewed on the same visit.
