Landbrotalaug Hot Spring
Landbrotalaug is a tiny natural hot pot on the eastern edge of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland, free to visit and large enough for only two or three bathers. It lies about 115 km from Reykjavík at roughly 64.8321° N, 22.3154° W, a short walk from an unsigned gravel track. The water holds a comfortable bathing temperature, but there are no facilities of any kind.
What Is Landbrotalaug?
Landbrotalaug is a small, natural geothermal pool set in open countryside near the Eldborg crater. A stone-lined hot pot just big enough for a couple of people is the original spring; a larger pool beside it is fed by a hose and is not naturally heated. Its tiny size and wild surroundings make it a quiet, undeveloped contrast to Iceland's commercial baths.
Where Is Landbrotalaug And How Do You Get There?
Landbrotalaug is on the eastern Snæfellsnes peninsula, about 115 km and roughly 1 hour 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Take Route 1 toward Borgarnes, then Route 54 toward Snæfellsnes, and look for a gravel track near the Eldborg crater leading to a small parking area. There is no clear signpost, so navigate by the coordinates and a short walk reaches the pool.
How Big Is It And How Warm Is The Water?
The natural hot pot fits only two people, or three at a squeeze, and stays close to a steady 38 °C (about 36–40 °C / 97–104 °F), a comfortable bathing warmth. Because space is so limited, you may need to wait or share if others arrive. The adjacent larger pool holds more people but is hose-fed rather than a true natural spring.
Practical Information And Etiquette
There are no facilities at Landbrotalaug: no changing rooms, toilets or bins. Bring a towel, swimwear, water and warm layers, and change in the open air. As it is unmanaged and fragile, keep group sizes small, take turns, avoid crowding, and carry out all rubbish. Park only on the gravel area, not on vegetation, to protect the surroundings.
Nearby And Related
Landbrotalaug works well as a stop on a Snæfellsnes peninsula loop, near the Eldborg crater and Gerðuberg cliffs. It is one of several springs in our guide to Iceland's natural hot springs you can bathe in, including the free hike-in river at Reykjadalur. For how we check and date these facts, see our editorial & fact-checking policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Landbrotalaug Free To Visit?
Yes. Landbrotalaug is free, with no entry fee, ticket or facilities. It is an unmanaged natural hot pot on open land, so there is nobody on site. Because it is tiny and unsupervised, visit respectfully: keep numbers low, take turns, and leave no trace. You bathe entirely at your own risk in this remote spot.
How Big Is Landbrotalaug?
The natural hot pot is very small, fitting only two people, or three at a squeeze. A larger adjacent pool can hold more, but it is fed by a hose rather than a natural spring, so it is not a true geothermal pool. Expect to wait or share if others arrive, as space in the original hot pot is extremely limited.
How Hot Is The Water At Landbrotalaug?
The natural hot pot stays close to a steady 38 °C, with sources putting it in the 36–40 °C (97–104 °F) range. That is a comfortable bathing temperature, similar to a warm hot tub. Because it is fed by natural geothermal flow, the temperature is fairly consistent year-round, though weather affects how warm you feel getting in and out.
How Do You Find Landbrotalaug?
Landbrotalaug sits on the eastern edge of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, about 115 km from Reykjavík, at roughly 64.8321° N, 22.3154° W. From Route 54, a gravel track near the Eldborg crater leads toward a small parking area, with no clear signpost, then a short walk to the pool. Use the coordinates with offline maps, as it is genuinely hard to spot.
Are There Facilities At Landbrotalaug?
No. There are no changing rooms, toilets, showers or bins at Landbrotalaug. It is a wild hot pot with nothing built around it. Bring a towel, swimwear and warm layers, change in the open air, and carry out everything you bring. The lack of facilities is part of why it stays quiet and undeveloped.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against travel and safety sources, including SafeTravel Iceland. As an unmanaged wild spring, access and conditions change; check recent conditions and drive gravel tracks with care before visiting.
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Reviewed against official sources.