PoolInterest 4/5
Grettislaug
Grettislaug is a small geothermal seaside pool at Reykir on Reykjaströnd, near the departure area for Drangey. It offers a rawer, more local-feeling hot-pool experience than the large commercial lagoons.
Region
North Iceland
Coordinates
65.8822° N, 19.7365° W
Plan the stop
- Who it suits
- 6+
- Best for children old enough to handle a rustic hot pool, seaside weather, and close supervision without formal lifeguard structure.
- Allow
- 2 hrs
Accessibility
- Wheelchair · Limited
- The site is rural and rustic; road access gets close, but pool entry, surfaces, and changing arrangements are not equivalent to a modern accessible municipal pool.
- Limited mobility · Partial
- The pool is close to parking, but uneven ground, wet stones, and simple facilities may be difficult.
- Sensory · Partial
- The setting is quiet, but wind, sea smell, hot water, and rustic changing conditions can be uncomfortable.
- Cognitive · Limited
- Visitors need to self-manage pool temperature, rural etiquette, and safe footing with fewer formal cues than at a staffed urban pool.
Why it matters
The pool is tied to Grettis saga: Grettir the Strong is said to have warmed himself in a hot spring here after swimming from Drangey. The old springs were damaged by a storm in 1934 and the present Grettislaug was rebuilt in 1992.