Reykholar Seaweed Baths
Baths of hot sea water and locally harvested seaweed, in a village whose industry is drying kelp.
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Reykholar sits on the shore of Breidafjordur where the tidal flats grow large quantities of seaweed, and the village's main business is harvesting and drying it for export. The baths use the same material: tubs of hot sea water with seaweed in them, taken warm, which leaves the skin coated in the plant's oils. There is also a geothermal swimming pool. The practice draws on a long local relationship with the resource rather than being imported wholesale, and the operation is small and seasonal. The tidal flats around are among the richest bird ground in the country.
What you actually see
- Seaweed in hot sea water - the treatment itself.
- A village built on kelp - harvesting and drying for export.
- A geothermal pool alongside - the ordinary village swimming pool.
- Rich tidal flats - bird ground on Breidafjordur.
When to go
May to September; opening is seasonal and limited. Two hours.
Honest expectations
This is a small local operation, not a resort spa, and hours are short. Booking ahead is sensible. The seaweed leaves an oily film that some people dislike. Reykholar is a detour off the main Westfjords route.
Nearby
Breidafjordur is in front; Holmavik and Strandir are north.
What to pack for Reykholar Seaweed Baths
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
