Krauma is a natural geothermal spa that opened in late 2017. It is one of the most stylish spas in Iceland.
Hot pools, saunas and a relaxation room
Krauma sits right next to Europe’s most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver, and draws its hot water straight from it. Mixed with cold glacial water, it reaches the perfect temperature for soaking.
At Krauma Baths & Spa you’ll find five warm geothermal pools (37–41 °C, or 99–106°F) of different shapes. Two are fairly large, two are small and shaped like a snail shell, and the fifth looks like… a large plate. It’s a shallow wading pool where you can relax in the water and soak up the sun at the same time (if the sun is actually out…).
There is also a cold plunge pool (5–10 °C, or 41–50°F) that’s great for getting your circulation going, a relaxation room with a fireplace and soothing music, two saunas, an infrared sauna and a steam bath. The steam comes from hot spring water sprayed beneath the wooden benches, so it’s 100% natural.
Krauma restaurant and bar
The Krauma restaurant serves Icelandic dishes made with fresh local ingredients from nearby farms.
Keep in mind that this is Iceland and Krauma is a premium venue, so it’s no surprise that the food is excellent but not exactly cheap. The menu (as of September 2026) includes:
- Icelandic lamb duo: sirloin, grilled and slow-cooked sous vide, with cultured butter, roasted garlic and mountain herbs, plus braised lamb shank wrapped in French pastry (6,900 ISK, about $60);
- Krauma burger made with beef from the Mýranaut farm, with red onion jam, portobello mushroom, Parma ham and cheddar, served with small potatoes and aioli (4,490 ISK, about $35);
- a vegan dish of salt-baked beetroot with savoy cabbage, green peas, sweet potato purée and rosemary beetroot foam (4,490 ISK, about $35);
- French chocolate cake with vanilla sauce, marinated strawberries and coconut-vanilla ice cream (2,490 ISK, about $21).
The bar serves a wide selection of snacks and drinks.
Both the restaurant and the bar are open year-round and seat 70 guests indoors and another 60 on the outdoor patio (weather permitting).
Krauma Spa: getting there, prices and opening hours
Krauma is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., all year round. The only exceptions are the holidays: on December 24 and 31 it closes at 4 p.m., and on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day it is closed.
Krauma ticket prices
A standard ticket costs 7,900 ISK (about $65). There’s also a pricier ticket that includes a bathrobe and a drink of your choice, and teens and seniors get discounts. You pay for admission, not by the hour, so you can stay until closing time – that’s how it works at all Icelandic pools and spas. Book your ticket here: Krauma admission ticket.
| Krauma prices (2026) | |
|---|---|
| Ticket or rental | Price |
| Adults (17+) | 7,900 ISK (~$65) |
| Adults (20+) with a bathrobe and a drink of your choice | 11,600 ISK (~$95) |
| Teens (13–16) | 4,160 ISK (~$35) |
| Seniors (67+) and guests with disabilities | 5,790 ISK (~$50) |
| Children (0–12) | 500 ISK (~$4) |
| Towel rental | 1,400 ISK (~$12) |
| Swimsuit rental | 1,400 ISK (~$12) |
| Bathrobe rental | 1,800 ISK (~$15) |
Source: Krauma and Tourdesk, checked September 11, 2026
How to get to Krauma
Krauma is right next to the Deildartunguhver hot spring. The access road turns off road 50 near its junction with road 518, about 65 km (40 miles) northeast of Reykjavik as the crow flies.
Map: driving route from Reykjavik to Krauma — click to open the interactive map
The drive from Reykjavik is about 100 km (60 miles) and takes about 1.5 hours.
