Guðlaug Baths

Welcome to Guðlaug

At Langisandur Beach you can take a swim in the sea and enjoy the view from the comfort of Guðlaug Baths hot pools which can be found in Langisandur‘s rock garden.

Facilities:
Guðlaug Baths has three levels. The third level is a viewing platform with gorgeous views over the sea and often to Reykjavík. Underneath, on the second level is the larger and hotter of the two pools along with showers and activity/equipment space. Finally, on the lowest level is a shallow wading pool. Stairs join the three levels together and also provide access down to the beach. Guðlaug Baths can be defined as a natural pool or a leisure pool. Additionally, there are changing rooms and outdoor showers for guests to use.

Background
The idea for a hot pool by the sea was originally created by the memoriam fund for Jón Gunnlaugsson and Guðlaug Gunnlaugsdóttir from Bræðapart in Akranes. When the fund was formally dissolved in 2014 the board decided to donate 14 million ISK to the town of Akranes for a hot pool on the beach. 

Construction began in August of 2017 after the contract for Guðlaug was signed. The architect firms that designed the pool were Basalt arkitekta and Mannvits verkfræðistofu. The construction firms used for the project were Ístak ehf. and Vélaleiga Halldórs Sig ehf. For electrics and plumbing; Rafþjónusta Sigurdórs and Piplagningaþjónustan ehf. were used. Finally, Trésmiðjan Akur built the changing rooms. Construction finished in December of 2018.