Discover Flúðir: Hot Springs, Recreation and Culture

Flúðir brings together swimming, recreational activities and small cultural discoveries. The town’s swimming pool combines a 25-metre-long pool with two hot tubs and a natural steam sauna. Nearby, you’ll also find the Secret Lagoon nature bath and the hot springs around it. When planning your holiday, it makes a difference whether you want to focus on swimming, observing nature, outdoor activities or a brief cultural stop.

Swimming Pool and Hot Springs

Flúðir’s swimming pool offers several options for a day of swimming: the 25-metre-long pool differs in size and purpose from the two hot tubs, and there is also a natural steam sauna. If you’d like to include different bathing experiences in your stay, you can compare these facilities with the Secret Lagoon nature bath. The nature bath is located in Hverahólmi near Flúðir and is also locally known as Gamla laugin.

Several hot springs lie around the Secret Lagoon. A path lets you safely observe boiling and bubbling springs. Next to the Lagoon is the small geyser Litli Geysir, which erupts every few minutes. The water in the Secret Lagoon’s geothermal pool stays at 38 to 40°C year-round. This offers a choice between a pool with a consistently stated water temperature and observing the geothermal surroundings.

Outdoor Space at Lækjargarðurinn

Lækjargarðurinn is a local recreation area in Flúðir. Facilities there include an inflatable air cushion and a barbecue shelter for outdoor picnics. This offers a different kind of outing from a visit to the swimming pool or hot springs: the focus here is on spending time outdoors and having a picnic. If you’re travelling with children, you can factor these different ideas into your day’s plans without combining all the activities into a single destination.

Disc Golf and a Course in the Surrounding Area

A 9-hole disc golf course has opened in Flúðir. Its first hole is next to Félagsheimili Hrunamanna in the town centre. Another option for getting active is Markavöllur, an 18-hole football golf course 4 km south of Flúðir, between Miðfell and Galtafell. It lies in a rural setting with mountain views and a glacier in the background. The location details help you distinguish between destinations in the centre and those south of town when planning your activities.

A Sculpture Outside Félagsheimili Hrunamanna

Public art is another specific discovery in Flúðir: the sculpture Alda aldanna by Einar Jónsson, a sculptor from Galtafell, was unveiled on 17 June 1977. It now stands outside Félagsheimili Hrunamanna. Its precise location and unveiling date make it a clearly defined cultural stop, distinct from the nature and recreational activities on offer.

Which Location Suits Your Stay?

When choosing your holiday apartment, the kind of holiday you want may be the deciding factor: would you prefer a quieter stay, or one that includes a variety of recreational and cultural activities?

Discover More Places

More destinations: Skálholt, Vík Í Mýrdal, Þykkvibær, Selfoss, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Hvolsvöllur, Kálfafell and Vestmannaeyjabær.

Go to the regional travel overview: Sudurland.