Guðrúnarlaug — saga hot spring
Laugar in Sælingsdalur, West Iceland
A small hillside hot spring with a turf-roofed changing hut, where a firsthand visitor reports skinny-dipping after waiting for the pool to empty. Rebuilt in 2009 near the historic bathing site associated with Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir, the stone pool looks across the quiet Sælingsdalur valley above Dalahótel.
Nudity policy
Informal nude bathing reported
A visitor’s May 2024 account describes waiting until the pool was empty before skinny-dipping. This is evidence of informal nude use, not an operator-approved naturist policy. Bring swimwear, dress on the hotel approach and use swimwear if other guests are sharing the small pool or the owner requests it.
No published clothing-optional policy was found from Dalahótel or Visit West Iceland. Nude bathing is not established for the hotel’s separate swimming pool, sauna or other facilities.
Facilities
- Pool: A small stone-built geothermal soaking pool; the hotel’s separate swimming pool is not part of this listing.
A simple turf-roofed changing hut stands beside the pool. No on-site shower, sauna or restaurant is included. Dalahótel’s pool, sauna, restaurant and camping services are separate and do not have a confirmed nude-bathing policy.
Access & visiting
The hotel lists Guðrúnarlaug as always open, and visitor guides describe free entry to this small hot spring. This does not include admission to the hotel’s separate leisure facilities. Respect current signs and requests from the landowner.
Age & supervision
No minimum-age or supervision policy is published for this informal natural bathing area.
When to go
Listed by Dalahótel as always open; the short uphill path can be snowy or icy in winter.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
From Route 60 near Búðardalur, turn onto Road 589, Sælingsdalsvegur, following signs for Laugar and Dalahótel. The hotel is around a kilometre from the main road; Guðrúnarlaug is on the hillside above it.
Parking
Use the signed parking at Laugar/Dalahótel, observing the hotel’s current directions for hot-spring visitors. The operator lists free parking. Keep entrances clear; the hot spring itself has no vehicle access.
Finding the naturist area
From the hotel area, follow the established footpath a short distance uphill towards the small turf-roofed timber hut. The circular stone bathing pool is immediately below the hut. Allow a few minutes on foot. There is one shared pool and no separate nude section; the reported skinny-dip took place when it was empty.
Where naturism applies
This listing covers Guðrúnarlaug and its changing hut, not the hotel’s other bathing facilities or grounds. Dress on the approach through the hotel area.
- Bring your own towel and swimwear; use the changing hut rather than leaving clothes across the path.
- Keep soap out of the water and leave the pool and changing hut tidy for the next visitors.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-14. Follow current signs and any instructions from the venue or land manager.
Sources & last check
Location, facilities and nudity policy checked against these sources on . This is a desk check, not an on-site inspection.
- Visit West Iceland — official hot spring, changing hut, road and coordinates
- Dalahótel — hot spring always open; separate hotel facilities and parking
- Lykee Davis — firsthand May 2024 skinny-dipping visit and walking approach
- Go Car Rental Iceland — public access and practical hot-spring guide
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