Pollurinn

Tranquil coastal landscapes adorn the expanse of the Westfjords region in Iceland, colloquially recognized as the ‘West Fjords’ or Vestfirðir in the Icelandic vernacular. Over the course of countless millennia, immense glaciers have meticulously carved out a reservoir of substantial lava, ultimately engendering a diverse tapestry of hot springs and in excess of twenty fjords, embellishing the peninsula in entirety. Amidst these captivating phenomena, one finds Pollurinn, a particularly remarkable hot spring.

Positioned along the northern perimeter of Talknafjordur, an inlet resonant with geothermal dynamism, the hamlet of Talknafjordur is situated, sharing nomenclature with its encompassing fjord. Within this hamlet, denizens harness the thermal effervescence of geothermal hot water to temper their dwellings, imparting an ambient warmth, and to imbue the village’s aquatic facility with a congenial milieu. Additionally, the creative deployment of geothermal resources manifests in the form of Pollurinn, an artisanal geothermal hot tub.

Furthermore, the substantive import of geothermal water extends to the piscatorial pursuits within the fjord, particularly underpinning the edifice of the local fish farming industry.

• Located in the Westfjords
•  GPS: 65.64908, -23.89486
• Temperature: around 40-45 °C
• Parking lot
• Easy access
• Dressing rooms
• Shower available
• Free of charge