Pool
Krossneslaug
Region: WestfjordsCoordinates: 66.0558° N, 21.5070° W
Krossneslaug is a remote geothermal swimming pool near Norðurfjörður in Árneshreppur, set close to the open sea with an infinity-pool-like view north across the water. Its appeal is the combination of real pool infrastructure and extreme Westfjords remoteness.
Plan the stop
- Who it suits
- All ages
- All ages can use the pool with supervision, but the long remote drive and exposed weather make it better for flexible, self-sufficient travellers.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair · Limited
- The pool is remote and basic; even if parking is nearby, accessible changing, pool entry, and road conditions are limiting factors.
- Limited mobility · Partial
- The pool itself is reached without a hike, but remote travel, weather, wet surfaces, and basic facilities can be demanding.
- Sensory · Partial
- The site is quieter than major lagoons, though wind, sea exposure, cold air, and rustic changing spaces can be strong sensory inputs.
- Cognitive · Partial
- The pool visit is simple, but the remoteness requires more planning around opening hours, payment, weather, and road conditions.
Why it matters
Visit Westfjords highlights Krossneslaug as unusual in the region because it is heated by natural hot springs, a rarer feature in the geologically older Westfjords than in Iceland's active volcanic zones.