Experts' Choice Award Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach
What the experts agree on
Reykjavik's geothermal beach uses waste heat from the city's heating system to warm a seawater lagoon to 15-22°C, letting you swim in heated ocean water steps from the airport without leaving the city.
Fodor's "At Reykjavík’s geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík, where runoff from the city’s hot-water supply is used to heat a small lagoon of sea water—it can reach temperatures of up to 22°C." Full review
Frommer's "At Nauthólsvík, runoff hot water from the city’s geothermal heating system is pumped into the ocean...a hot water pool and hot pots give it the air of a more formal facility. " Full review
The Guardian "The sea water is geothermally heated with temperatures reaching 15-19C in summer. People swim in the human-made lagoon then enjoy the hot tubs and sand and steam-baths."
Lonely Planet "The Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach to the south of Reykjavík's small domestic airport is also worth a visit"
Lonely Planet "To dip your toes in some geothermal water without leaving city limits, head to the Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, just south of Reykjavík City Airport"
Lonely Planet "This artificial geothermal beach is an ideal escape, just a few kilometers from downtown Reykjavík. Water that's geothermally heated to 15–19°C (59–66°F) is pumped into the lagoon during..."
