All You Need to Know About Iceland’s Drangsnes Hot Tubs

20-09-2024

Fancy bathing in a geothermal pool with ocean views and nothing else around? The spectacular Drangsnes Hot Tubs in the remote Westfjords region of Iceland offer just that – a secluded and relaxing outdoor bathing experience in the middle of beautiful nature.

Let’s learn more about the Drangsnes Hot Tubs, sometimes also called Drangsnes Hot Pots, in our complete travel guide to these wonderful hot tubs in Iceland. We’ll cover where the Drangsnes Hot Pots are located, how to get there and top tips for your visit.

Drangsnes Hot Tubs

A trio of geothermal hot tubs, the ocean-view Drangsnes Hot Pots sit next to the village of Dragsnes, directly on the shoreline. These three tubs are fed by a naturally heated spring below, which was discovered in 1997 and led the locals to build the hot pots in order to enjoy this geothermal water source for outdoor bathing.

Each of the tubs is a different temperature, giving you the option of bathing in either cool, warm or hot water. As Drangsnes Hot Tubs are located in a rather remote natural area, it’s possible to spot whales out at sea while taking a bath in the hot tubs, or even the Northern Lights during wintertime.

Enjoyed throughout the year by both locals and visitors to the area, Drangsnes Hot Pots offer the benefits of mineral-rich geothermal waters to soothe your skin, incredible ocean panoramas and the serenity of the peaceful, remote natural surroundings. It’s also free to bathe in Drangsnes Hot Tubs – simply turn up and enjoy your geothermal bath!

Where are Drangsnes Hot Tubs?

Located in the wild and remote Westfjords, Drangsnes Hot Tubs are situated on the shoreline of the fishing village of Drangsnes, which has a population of less than 100 people and is part of the Kaldrananeshreppur municipality.

You’ll find Drangsnes Hot Tubs in the northwest of Iceland along Steingrimsfjördur, close to the larger village of Holmavik that is the central village of the Strandir region.

How to Get to Drangsnes Hot Tubs

Reaching Drangsnes Hot Tubs from Reykjavik will take around 3 hours and 30 minutes by car via Route 1, Route 60, Route 61 and Route 645. The drive from the Icelandic capital takes you north along the western edge of the country.

From the northern city of Akureyri, the journey to Drangsnes Hot Tubs will take around 4 hours and 35 minutes by car. You’ll need to follow Route 1 to the west for most of the drive, then take a right turn onto Route 68 and, finally, join Route 61 and Route 645 to reach the hot tubs.

Top Tips For Visiting Drangsnes Hot Tubs

Here are some of our top tips to keep in mind when visiting Iceland’s Drangsnes Hot Tubs.

• Make sure to take a shower before heading into the hot tubs, as is customary when communal bathing in Iceland.
• Bring your own bathing suit, towel and flip flops.
• Pack some light snacks and drinks for the trip, as there aren’t many amenities close by to Drangsnes Hot Pots.
• Respect the environment by bringing any rubbish with you.
• Check the Icelandic weather forecast and up-to-date road conditions in Iceland before your trip to Drangsnes Hot Tubs to make sure conditions are optimal for your journey, especially as this is a remote area of the country.
• If you’d like to see some other amazing natural wonders and attractions while at Drangsnes Hot Tubs, you can check out the spellbinding Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft and the spectacular Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.

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