Reykjavik

Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, Reykjavik

About Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach

The beach with its golden sandy stretch and warm water is ideal for those who love sunbathing or going for a splash in the water. Apart from the lagoon, the beach also has hot tubs and a steam room where you can soak to rejuvenate. The Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach will also give you an opportunity to enjoy a hot and cold spa experience. You can first swim in the chilly sea and then switch to the Nautholsvik warm beach.

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Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach Highlights

• Spend a day at the Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, an artificial beach located very near downtown Reykjavik.
• Relax and unwind on the beach by indulging in sunbathing and admiring the breathtaking view surrounding the beach.
• Take a swim in the geothermal lagoon where the warm water is maintained at a temperature between 15°-19°C.
• Opt to splash in the chilly sea to enjoy a hot and cold spa by switching to the lagoon waters.
• Soak in one of the two hot tubs or relax in the steam room to feel energised.

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Point of Interest for Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach

Enjoy a day on the beach

Nautholsvik Beach is an excellent place for unwinding and relaxing after a busy week. Relax on the soft sand, spend some time sunbathing, take a stroll on the beach or admire the surrounding views of the ocean and distant mountains. Swimming enthusiasts would surely love to take a dip in the warm waters of the Geothermal lagoon.

Delight in Cold Water Swimming

Brave the chilly and frigid North Atlantic waters as you opt for cold water swimming to feel the difference from the warm water of the geothermal lagoon. First, go for a swim in the cold sea and then relax in the steam room and float in the lagoon or hot pool.

Soak in the hot Spring

Located in front of the main building of the Nautholsvik geothermal beach is a rectangular pool with a hot spring. Head out to the pool to sunbathe or simply sit inside the hot pool where you will find the temperature to be moderate. There is also a smaller hot pool which you can enjoy, as well as a steam bath inside a steam cabin that you can relax in.

Go Sightseeing

There are several picturesque sights near the Nautholsvik geothermal beach which you can visit while spending a day on the beach. Visit the beautiful Kopavogur Town and its Siglunes Sailing Club where little ones between the age of 9 to 12 can take sailing courses. There is a snack bar located around the corner where you can grab a bite on the run.

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Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach

Nautholsvik is an artificial geothermal beach which is located a few minutes drive away from downtown Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city. It is located near Öskuhlíð and is an excellent place to unwind and relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In this man-made lagoon, the hot water is pumped in during the summer months and maintained at a temperature between 15°-19°C.