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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2018
The parking area for the springs is obvious, as there is little other development in the vicinity.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2018
A sign marks the short dirt path to the spring. Also, make note that the springs lie on private property, and camping at the springs and in the surrounding area is not allowed.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2018
The dirt path to Hrunalaug heads down a short slope and just up another.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2018
Visitors are asked to pay 1.000 ISK to help with maintenance.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2018
The small changing room that sits beside the hot pool gives the spring a fantastical quality.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2018
The spring sits in an isolated area, though the pool tends to fill up quick.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2018
Hrunalaug has a rectangular pool at about 39˚C that is large enough for six to eight people to sit comfortably.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2018
A smaller square pool sits immediately outside the changing room, though the water is cooler than in the adjacent rectangular pool.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/09/2018
Hrunalaug (Hruni Hot Springs).