The calming geothermal baths at Krauma are situated at Europe´s most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver, only 97 km (60 miles) from Reykjavik. Located in the same geothermal active Reykholtsdalur valley, the horsefarm Sturlu Reykir has a private hot spring that generously offers the farmers free heating for their farm and an alternative fuel-conserving method for cooking. Here we taste the traditional baked hot spring rye bread (“hverabraud”); dense and sweet rye bread, always served with butter and sometimes with smoked arctic char or pickled herring.

At Krauma the natural pools contain clean geothermal water. Every second of the day 180 liter (50 US gallon) of boiling hot water emerge naturally from the ground, which is cooled down to comfortable temperatures by heat exchangers, allowing you to experience nature from its core.

You´ll have ample time to relax and rejuvenate in five warm soothing natural geothermal baths, all at slightly different temperatures, dip into a cold tub to get your blood circulation going, and feel the wellness benefits of a steam bath, a calming infrared sauna, and a  relaxation room. Finally, you’ll enjoy a delightful meal from fresh local produce to complete your experience.

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Duration:  6 - 6.5 hours

Group size: max 7 persons

No age limitation

For larger groups, please contact us.

Minimum number for an open tour is 3 persons. We are happy to keep the reservation of a party of 1 or 2 as more people may sign up at a later time point. If you want to secure departure on a certain date, please consider to book this experience as a private tour.

Private tour includes pickup and dropoff services.

Departure:  13:00 - Interested in a different departure time? Contact us.

Meeting point for the open tour is at the pick up/drop off spot to the right hand side of Hallgrímskirkja. You will find a blue pole with a pink sign marked #8, Hallgrímskirkja. Please be there 10 minutes before tour departure.

Pickup: Optional pickup service from your hotel in the Reykjavik area (indicate by booking).

Private tour: pickup from your accommodation in the capital area is included.

Note that you can also join this tour at the town of Borgarnes. Please contact us by email at least 24 hrs in advance.

What to take with you: Bathing suit.

Included: Transfer with a guide from Reykjavik and back, sampling traditional hot spring rye bread, visit to a horse farm, entrance to the geothermal baths at Krauma, towel and meal with local products.

Excluded: (Alcoholic) beverages.

The food: As meat, fish and dairy products are an important part of the Icelandic diet, these food types are prominent in the food offered on Crisscross tours. However, vegetarian options are possible upon request. Participants are responsible for taking care of any allergies or food intolerance they may have. Please send e-mail  with your specifications at least 24 h in advance and we will do our best to meet your needs.