Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach

Beach Reykjavik, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland
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What to expect

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach is a seaside resort and a small neighborhood in Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland. It has a beach with an artificial hot spring, where hot water is pumped into a man-made lagoon. The temperature of the ocean is usually around 12 to 16 °C during the summer and drops down to about −2 °C in the winter. The area inside the cove is usually a few degrees warmer than the ocean. The beach is equipped with changing facilities, showers, steam-baths, and hot tubs. It's a great place for people who love splashing around in the ocean or sunbathing in the golden sand. The beach attracts an estimate of 530,000 guests each year

Plan your family visit to the Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach with these blog insights 👇

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The BEST things to do in Reykjavik with kids

The BEST things to do in Reykjavik with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the geothermal beach, where the water temperature is consistently 10C higher than the surrounding ocean

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the unique experience of swimming in a geothermally heated bay ✨

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These are the five best spas in Iceland with kids!

These are the five best spas in Iceland with kids!
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Activities: We visited this free spa in the capital city of Reykjavik

Highlights: Many of these locals first go swimming in the icy sea and then warm up in the hot water of the hot spring ✨

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Reykjavik with kids: 8 fun family activities!

Reykjavik with kids: 8 fun family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Nautholsvik, a beach with a hot spring, where we relaxed and the kids played at the nearby playground

Highlights: We enjoyed the hot spring and the playground ✨