Grettislaug
Grettislaug is a geothermal pool located directly by the sea
on the farm
Reykir
along the
Reykjaströnd
coast in
Skagafjörður,
northern Iceland.
The pool is named after the legendary outlaw
Grettir Ásmundarson,
who according to folklore bathed here
after his famous swim from
Drangey,
having become cold from the long journey.
Until the early 20th century, two hot pools existed at the site.
One was a built washing pool known as Reykjalaug,
while the smaller bathing pool was called Grettislaug.
Both were destroyed in a severe storm in 1934,
when the shoreline shifted inland
and geothermal water began emerging on the seaward side.
The present-day pool was rebuilt in 1992
through the initiative of Jón Eiríksson,
known as the “Lord of Drangey,”
a farmer from
Fagranes.
A protective seawall was constructed,
and the pool has since been known as Grettislaug.
The pool measures approximately 4.5 × 3.75 meters
with a depth of about 80 cm.
Water temperature is usually around 42°C,
offering a remarkable bathing experience
with views across the sea toward
Drangey.
Nearby attractions include
Hvammur Church,
Sauðárkrókur Church,
as well as recreational facilities such as the
Sauðárkrókur Disc Golf Course
and the
Sauðárkrókur Swimming Pool.
Accommodation, services and camping facilities are available in
Sauðárkrókur,
including the
Sauðárkrókur Campsite,
making Grettislaug an accessible and popular stop
for travelers in northern Iceland.
Grettislaug er staðsett við strandlengju.