Grettislaug is at Reykir on the Reykjastrond shore in Skagafjordur, North Iceland, in the Saudarkrokur postal district. The site sits at the end of road 748, Reykjastrandavegur. It is a geothermal bathing spot with facilities on site.
Where Grettislaug is
Grettislaug is on the Reykjastrond shore at Reykir in Skagafjordur, in North Iceland. The place name matters when you are checking maps and local signs, especially in the Saudarkrokur postal district. For wider context on the region, read this North Iceland guide.
The saga behind the pool
According to the Icelandic sagas, Grettir the strong used the pool to warm himself after swimming ashore from Drangey island. Drangey lies in Skagafjordur, off the Reykjastrond shore. That story is part of why the site carries the name Grettislaug.
The pools and what is there
The site has two natural geothermal pools, Grettislaug and Jarlslaug. On site there are showers, camping, and a guesthouse. There is also a small cafe.
Driving to Reykjastrond
The site is at the end of road 748, Reykjastrandavegur, which is the road to look for when driving to Reykjastrond. If you want to check distances between towns in this part of the country, use the driving distance tool.
Other natural pools in Iceland
If you want a broader picture of natural and geothermal bathing options around the country, see this guide to hot springs in Iceland.
Comparing North Iceland tours
If you want to compare options in the region, you can compare North Iceland tours.
