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About Hoffell Hot Tubs
Five small man-made hot tubs fed by natural geothermal water on the Hoffell farm, about 15 minutes from Höfn in south-east Iceland. They sit beneath the Arnarbæli cliff with views towards the Hoffellsjökull outlet of Vatnajökull, and range from lukewarm to very hot. The family-run site has changing rooms, toilets and an outdoor shower; pay the small fee or honesty-box contribution. Open daily from morning to evening all year. Nude bathing is possible at quiet times; be considerate of others.
Legal context & local rules
Iceland has no specific law prohibiting public nudity. The General Penal Code No. 19 (1940) does not criminalise non-sexual nudity in appropriate contexts. Nudity is culturally embedded in bathing — all public swimming pools and geothermal spas require mandatory nude showering before entry, normalising non-sexual nudity from childhood. Public nudity on beaches and in nature is widely accepted.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
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64.9697, -14.0563
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