Hellulaug — seaside hot spring
Flókalundur, Westfjords
A small, stone-edged geothermal pool beside Vatnsfjörður, with sea views and informal nude bathing reported during quiet visits. Tucked beneath the roadside rocks near Flókalundur, its shallow warm water makes this a place to sit and soak rather than swim lengths.
Nudity policy
Informal nude bathing reported
A local visitor documents nude bathing here, while explaining that it is not the usual Icelandic practice when other bathers are present. Treat Hellulaug as an informal skinny-dipping opportunity when you have the pool to yourself, rather than a designated naturist venue. Bring swimwear for shared visits and follow any instructions at the site.
There is no published clothing-optional policy from the tourism board or an operator. The public approach and surrounding shore are not a designated nude area.
Facilities
- Pool: A natural geothermal bathing pool, approximately 60 cm deep; Visit Westfjords describes water around 38°C.
- Parking: Small parking area immediately above the pool, beside Route 60.
No showers or enclosed changing rooms at the pool. The hotel and campsite at Flókalundur are separate businesses; their services are not included in this listing.
Access & visiting
No ticket, membership or overnight booking is needed for the pool. A donation container by the parking area helps support its upkeep. Access depends on the condition of the road and path.
Age & supervision
No minimum-age or supervision policy is published for this informal natural bathing area.
When to go
Normally accessible year-round; Westfjords road and weather conditions affect the journey, particularly in winter.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
Follow Route 60 to the Vatnsfjörður coast near Flókalundur. Hellulaug is on the seaward side of the road, about 300 metres east of Hótel Flókalundur. The pool itself sits below the rocks and is not visible from the road.
Parking
Use the small designated pull-in above Hellulaug, rather than stopping on Route 60 or assuming the hotel car park is public pool parking. Leave room for other vehicles to enter and turn.
Finding the naturist area
From the parking area, follow the short established path downhill towards the sea. The low stone-edged pool is at the foot of the rocky bank beside the beach. Nude bathing is only an informal possibility within the pool when it is quiet; there is no separate nude section to walk to.
Where naturism applies
The listing covers Hellulaug’s bathing pool. Dress for the roadside approach and use swimwear when sharing the pool with other visitors.
- Bring a towel and footwear for the rocky path; there is no enclosed changing room.
- Take all litter away and keep soap and shampoo out of the water.
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 Westfjords — official pool location, temperature and parking
- Visit Westfjords — Vatnsfjörður nature reserve and Flókalundur approach
- Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir — firsthand nude-bathing report, local etiquette and free access
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