Hrunalaug is a natural hot spring located in the Hrunamannahreppur region closed to the village Flúðir. The property is privately owned and has been in the same family since it was originally built back in the 1890s on the farm Ás. Hrunalaug is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, as well as being known for its relaxing and rejuvenating properties. The water in the hot spring is naturally heated by geothermal activity and is rich in minerals that are said to have therapeutic benefits for the skin and muscles. Visitors can enjoy a soak in the warm waters of the hot spring, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Icelandic landscape. Despite its popularity, Hrunalaug remains a peaceful and serene location, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for those who visit.
Laundry The oldest part of the pool in its current form was built around 1890 by Stefán Jónsson (b.1857, d.1917), farmer at Ás and his family. This part of the pool was used for washing laundry and bathing the family members. Sheep The second pool was built in year 1935 by Steindór Eiríksson (b.1884, d.1967), also a farmer at Ás and grandfather of current owners. That structure was originally conceived for the bathing of sheep. Every two years, all sheep had to be washed to prevent scab, which is a serious disease caused by mite that infests sheep. Bathing of sheep was discontinued in the 1980s. Tourists The third pool was constructed by the current owners in 2017 to meet the needs of the growing number of tourists eager to experience the uniqueness of this amazing place. In the summer of 2023, this section of the pool underwent a complete renovation, featuring the addition of an outer ring made of natural columnar basalt. The result is a new, larger, deeper, and more beautiful pool that everyone should enjoy.
Built around 1890
Built in year 1935
Recently constructed
9:00 - 23:00
9:00 - 21:00
10:00 - 20:00
Every visit has a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes. This is done because the place is very small, and we would like to give as many people as possible the opportunity to visit the hot spring
Unfortunately, the hot spring is not accessible for wheelchair-users
It's forbidden to bring drinks in glass bottles to the pool
Drone flights are prohibited
Until now, it has been possible to visit the pool during the day and night, but now measures have been taken and the pool is closed outside opening hours
It has happened during a very dry period that the pool has dried up. If this happens, information will be published on this website
| Adult | 2500 ISK |
| 12 - 16 yrs | 1500 ISK |
| 11 and younger | Free |
Hrunalaug is located in the middle of the southern part of Iceland. A short distance from all the main natural gems
13 km from the famous Golden Circle
30 km from Geysir
32 km from Gullfoss
100 km from Reykjavík
Alone in the beautiful nature, surrounded only by the sound of birds singing and the wind blowing. It's a unique experience perfect for
- Celebrating a special occasion with your loved ones
- Bigger groups wanting to book a different activity together
- Photoshoots and other marketing ventures
All other guests will have left the area and a guard will make sure you are not disturbed. A private session is therefore more expensive than regular admission fee.
For more information and booking of a private session, please contact us at info@hrunalaug.is
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