Gjörvidalslaug

Q: Hvar er Gjörvidalslaug?

Gjörvidalslaug er á Vesturlandi.

Q: Hvað er Gjörvidalslaug?

Hún er lítil laug með heitu vatni.

Q: Er Gjörvidalslaug manngerð?

Já, laugin er að hluta manngerð.

Q: Er laugin í afskekktu umhverfi?

Já, hún er staðsett utan þéttbýlis.

Q: Er Gjörvidalslaug skipulögð baðaðstaða?

Nei, engin formleg aðstaða er á staðnum.

Natural hot springs of Iceland

Water temperature42 °CHitastig er yfirleitt um 42°C.

Pools1

Dimensions2 × 1 m

Depth0.6 m

Pool materialConcrete

Water sourceGeothermalSpring

Gjörvidalslaug

Gjörvidalslaug is a small concrete geothermal pool located in a remote area of the Westfjords. The pool measures approximately 2 × 1 meters and has a depth of about 0.6 meters. Water temperature is typically around 42°C.

Set in a quiet natural environment, the pool offers a simple and peaceful bathing experience. There are no facilities on site, and visitors are asked to treat the area with care.

The exact location of Gjörvidalslaug is not clearly documented, and travelers are advised to seek local guidance before attempting to reach the pool.

Several other geothermal pools are located nearby, including Nauteyrarlaug, Hörgshlíðarlaug and Galtahryggjarlaug. The small pool at Laugaland is also within the wider area.

Nearby attractions include Æðey, Ögur Church and the impressive Drangajökull Glacier, which dominates the surrounding landscape.

For services and activities, visitors can travel south to Reykhólar, home to the Reykhólar Disc Golf Course.