Krauma Spa Admission Ticket

We visited on the last night of our trip to Iceland. It was the perfect experience to end an amazing trip. Each pool had a different temperature, so we could choose one that suited us, and we were able to relax while gazing up at the star-filled sky. The food at the restaurant was also delicious. It isn't very large, which was nice because it was quiet and peaceful.

I put everything together and booked it all myself. The Iceland travel guide from Stefan Loose Travel Handbooks was especially great. We really enjoyed the events/tours we booked, including our visit to the Krauma geothermal baths.

Krauma is one of Iceland’s newest geothermal spas. The surroundings are beautiful, and the facilities are new and very clean. Although it isn’t very large, there is an infinity pool where you can soak while admiring Iceland’s largest hot spring, Deildartunguhver, which feels absolutely wonderful.

When I visited, it wasn’t very crowded—there were only a few people in almost every pool. There is also a lounge with a wood-burning fireplace inside the spa. Closing my eyes and relaxing while listening to the crackling sound of the burning wood was so peaceful and comfortable. I highly recommend it to travelers who enjoy smaller, less touristy hot springs.

I also wrote about this experience in a travel blog post: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/6640/west-iceland-krauma-hot-spring-travel-review, and I hope this detailed travelogue can help more people who would like to visit Krauma.

Very nice for an hour or two in the afternoon.

After our Langjökull glacier tour, soaking in the hot springs was incredibly relaxing. As we drove there, we could see the steam rising in the distance, making us want to jump straight into the water. All the pools are outdoors, with five pools at different temperatures ranging from about 42°C to 37°C, plus a small cold pool. The largest pool is a comfortable temperature and is semi-open, connecting to the outside of the building, with a bit of an infinity-pool design. We went in early December at 15:00, and it was beautiful with snow falling. Our bodies stayed warm, but our hair froze—it was such a unique experience. It was about -6°C that day, but we didn’t feel cold at all after soaking. From around 4 p.m., you can also enjoy the sunset. It wasn’t crowded, and most of the visitors were Icelandic locals who came to soak in the hot springs and drink beer, then lie down and read in the relaxation room, which also has a fireplace. There’s also a steam sauna, which was very relaxing. Although it’s quite different from Iceland’s other famous hot springs and more modern, it’s still a wonderful place to relax and unwind.

Beautiful spa in an idyllic setting! The spa is brand new and very well maintained; the design really stands out, and great care has been taken with the high-quality interior. The changing rooms were very comfortable and clean, with great showers and free natural skincare products (including body lotion and conditioner). Outside, there are 5 hot pots and a cold pool; one of the hot pots is a kind of "infinity pool" that flows into a river—beautiful :-) There are also two steam rooms and a relaxation room with a fireplace. I enjoyed my visit here more than the Blue Lagoon... After your soak, you can enjoy delicious food and treat yourself at the restaurant with its beautiful view.

Krauma is clearly still a fairly new spa, and it has very good facilities. I was there early in the morning, and there wasn’t another guest there yet besides me. This meant I could enjoy the pools all to myself.

There are five pools in total, three of them below forty degrees, and the other two just above that.

It’s worth noting that these really are pools for relaxing, not for swimming 50-meter laps ;) In addition to the five pools, there are two steam rooms. These were sufficient for me, but you shouldn’t expect a full sauna complex. To finish, there is a relaxation room with a fireplace in the middle, which adds to the atmosphere. Overall, you can relax well here. Unfortunately, I couldn’t spend the whole day there because I still had to drive on to my hotel.

The cafe/restaurant deserves a separate mention. The food was good, and I’d say the prices were within the Icelandic range.