North Iceland has swimming and bathing facilities in several settings, from towns and beaches to Grimsey and the Myvatn area. The region also connects swimming stops with whale watching and travel across Eyjafjordur.
The pool at Siglufjordur
Siglufjordur has an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, an outdoor hot tub, and a gym. The ski slopes in Skardsdalur at Siglufjordur are among the country's best ski areas.
Hot tubs on the beach at Hauganes
Hauganes has hot tubs on the beach, alongside whale watching tours and a restaurant. These facilities sit together in the same Hauganes setting.
A pool on the Arctic Circle
Grimsey is the northernmost point of Iceland, situated on the Arctic Circle. The island has a swimming pool.
Bathing where the lava changed things
Grjotagja is a small cave in the Myvatn area that was once a bathing place. Geological activity altered conditions there.
Fitting a swim around the driving
Eyjafjordur has whale watching year round, departing from Akureyri, Hauganes, Arskogssandur, and Dalvik. The ferry Saefari sails to Grimsey from Dalvik, and Norlandair flies there from Akureyri.
Comparing North Iceland tours
Checking the forecast
North Iceland weather is changeable. Layers and a waterproof jacket are advised even in summer. Check the forecast for a place in Iceland.
