Nauthólsvík, Geothermal beach in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Golden sand beach combines geothermal hot water with Atlantic Ocean water, maintaining temperatures between 15 to 19 degrees Celsius during summer months.
The construction of Nauthólsvík in 2001 introduced a controlled lagoon system with sea walls, transforming the natural coastline into a swimming destination.
The beach serves as a community center where locals gather year-round for swimming, sailing lessons through Siglunes Club, and outdoor recreation activities.
Facilities include changing rooms, showers, hot tubs, sauna, and equipment rentals, with free entry from May 15th to August 15th.
The beach maintains warmer water temperatures through a specialized system that mixes geothermal hot springs with cold Atlantic Ocean water.
Location: Reykjavík
Address: Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland 102 Reykjavík
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 10:00-20:00
Phone: +3545116630
Website: http://nautholsvik.is
GPS coordinates: 64.12120,-21.92850
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:12
Iceland is an island shaped by ice and fire. Glaciers cover much of the interior while geothermal areas show that something is always happening beneath the surface. The landscapes here look different from most places: black sand beaches formed by volcanic activity, fjords cutting deep into the coast, waterfalls dropping over cliffs and canyons with moss covered walls. Vatnajökull in the southeast is Europe's largest glacier, while smaller ice caps like Snæfellsjökull or Drangajökull have their own character. Reykjavik sits by the ocean and mixes city life with access to nature. The Harpa concert hall stands by the harbor, Hallgrímskirkja church rises above the rooftops, and along the shore you find the Sólfar sculpture. Lake Tjörnin lies in the center of town. Outside the city, routes lead to natural sites: the Blue Lagoon with its milky blue water, Strokkur geyser that erupts every few minutes, Gullfoss waterfall where a river plunges into a canyon. The southern coast shows different faces. Near Vík there is Reynisfjara beach with its basalt columns and black sand, and not far away the cliff at Dyrhólaey. Diamond Beach near Hornafjörður is scattered with ice chunks washed up by the sea. In the north, Lake Mývatn attracts visitors with its volcanic surroundings, while the Westfjords with the Hornstrandir reserve and the red sand of Rauðasandur beach belong to the more remote parts of the country. The Ring Road connects most of these places and circles the entire island.
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