Grettislaug Saga

North

Two small stone-lined pools sit on the shore of Skagafjörður, looking out at Drangey — the flat-topped island where the outlaw Grettir the Strong made his final stand. According to the Saga of Grettir, he swam roughly six kilometers from the island to shore and warmed himself in these springs. The pools bear his name and that of a local figure. The originals were lost to storms in the early 20th century and rebuilt in 1992, but the setting is unchanged: cold sea air, black stones, and Drangey's silhouette on the horizon. Water temperature runs around 39°C — comfortable for a long soak. Basic changing facilities are on site but there are no showers; bring your own towel. There is a small entrance fee. The pools hold only a handful of people at once, so early morning or evening visits give you a better chance of having them to yourself. Route 748 runs north from Sauðárkrókur along the coast on gravel for much of the way, ending at the pools. Plan around an hour for the soak plus the drive. Verify current road conditions locally before setting out.

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