Skrifla

Mosfellsdalur, Capital Region, Iceland, Iceland

Location: Mosfellsdalur, Capital Region, Iceland, Iceland
Water type: thermal
Temperature: 38 °C
pH: 7.3

Water profile

Thermicity

Neutral

38 °C

LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation

Balancing

LowHigh

Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesCalcium

Skrifla is a geothermal spring in Iceland embedded in the volcanic landscape that defines this country's geology, where the upwelling of thermally charged groundwater creates a characteristically Icelandic scene of steam, mineral-laden water, and volcanic earth. Iceland's geothermal springs range from scalding high-temperature vents to gentler warm pools suitable for bathing, and Skrifla contributes to the remarkable diversity of this volcanic island's geothermal heritage. The spring is a quiet emblem of the geological forces that have made Iceland one of the world's most extraordinary geothermal landscapes.

Insider tip — Skrifla is a geothermal spring in the Mosfellsdalur valley northeast of Reykjavik, in a region whose geothermal resources have historically supplied hot water to the capital. The valley landscape is gentle and green, quite different from Iceland's dramatic highland fields, with sheep farms and birch woodland lining the hillsides. The spring sits close enough to Reykjavik for a half-day excursion, offering a quieter alternative to the busy tourist circuits of the Golden Circle.

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