Geothermal Lagoons / Baths
In North of Iceland, you can find quite unique and fun lagoons in addition to the classical swimming pools which are always great to visit and also have geothermal water. See more details below
Forest Lagoon in Eyjafjarðarsveit (approx. 4 km / 5 minutes drive from Akureyri)
Beer Spa (approx. 30 km / 25 minutes drive from Akureyri)
Hot tubs in Hauganes (approx. 30 km / 25 minutes drive from Akureyri)
Nature Baths in Mývatnsveit (approx. 75 km / 65 min drive from Akureyri)
GeoSea in Húsasvík (approx. .about 60 km / 60 min drive from Akureyri)
Grettislaug by Sauðárkrókur (approx. 130 km / 1.5 hours drive from Akureyri)
Forest Lagoon
Vaðlaskógur/Vaðlareitur
IS-605 Akureyri
Phone: (+354) 585 0090
Email: info@forestlagoon.is
Website: www.forestlagoon.is
The Forest Lagoon is located opposite Akureyri by the slopes of Mt. Vaðlaheiði, aprox 5 minutes drive from Akureyri.
All design of the lagoon was done with great ambition so that guests can experience the view, the tranquility and the energy of the forest surrounding the lagoon.
With views overlooking one of Iceland’s longest fjords, Eyjafjörður, the spa’s unique position surrounded by birch and pine trees provides the perfect shelter from the winds. Even the journey to the spa is a part of the experience. Guests walk through the forest and slowly the wood-cladded building, that is set into the mountainside, reveals.
Fireside dining at the on-site Bistro, which has views over the bay and the town of Akureyri provides a unique setting as well.
Beer Spa
Öldugata 22, IS-621 Árskógssandur
Phone: 466 2505 / 699 0715
Email: www.bjorbodin.is
Website: bjorbodin@bjorbodin.is
There are 7 tubs available for guest and each can host 2 persons. Facilitating for 14 persons per hour. There is no age limit for the Beer spa, as the beer water is undrinkable, but there is a beer pump at each bath for those 20 years old and older. Ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
In a Beer spa, one lie in a large tub filled with beer, water, hops and yeast.
Each bathing session takes about 25 minutes, after the bath one enters a relaxation room for another 25 minutes. The tubs are unique, handmade from Kambala wood from a small family business in Germany.
Hot tubs Hauganesi
Hafnargata 6, 621 Hauganes
Phone: (+354) 6201035
Email: elvar@ektafiskur.is
Website: www.ektafiskur.is
The hot tubs in Hauganesi are popular. They are open all year round.
Sandvíkurfjara at Hauganes is the only accessible sandy beach by the fjord Eyjarfjörður that faces south. The beach has long been a playground for the children in the village, and since it is shallow far out, the sea warms up on sunny, good weather days.
Three large hot tubs have been set up on the beach, as well as the Viking ship-tub. The tubs have continuous flow of hot water, and changing facilities.
Entrance fee (2023) is ISK 1,000 per person per day, ISK 500 for children 12 years old and younger, one can pay with AUR on phone 892 9795. The tubs are open from 9 am to 8 pm and it is not allowed to use them outside of that time unless permission (contact Baccalá Bar, phone: 620 1035 and to register a person in charge). The tubs automotically are cooled down after 8 pm. The area is monitored by security cameras, everyone is there at their own risk and are asked to by carefull!
Nature Baths
Jarðbaðshólar, 660 Mývatn
Phone: 464 4411
Email: info@jardbodin.is
Website: www.jardbodin.is
The Nature Baths at Mývatn are located in Jarðbaðshólar, about 4 km from Reykjahlíð. Offering natural saunas, a swimming pool with hot geothermal water and a hot tub. Changing rooms with locked cupboards, outdoor rooms and good showers. Swimwear and towels can be rented. There is a restaurant on site with a view of the lagoon and the lake Mývatn. Open all year: Summer: 10:00-23:00, Winter: 12:00-22:00.
Geosea Húsavík
Vitaslóð 1, 640 Húsavík
Phone: 4641210
Email: geosea@geosea.is
Website: www.geosea.is
The Geosea sea baths are on the outskirts of Húsavík. The water in the GeoSea sea baths comes from two boreholes, one at an older bathing place higher up on the cape and the other at Húsavíkurhöfn. There is no need for cleaning materials or equipment in the sea baths, because the constant flow of water from the boreholes in the bowels of the earth ensures that the sea in the baths is always warm and good, and the mineral-rich water caresses the skin. While the warm sea works its wonders, you enjoy a view of the mountain range to the west, Skjálfandafló below the cliffs and the Arctic itself on the horizon.The bath is open every day: 11:00-23:00.
Grettislaug Sauðárkrók
Reykir, Reykjaströnd, 551 Sauðárkrókur
Phone: (+354) 8417313
Email: jarlinn551@gmail.com
Facebook: reykirgrettislaug
There are two hot natural pools in Reykjavik on Reykjaströnd in Skagafjörður. Grettislaug and Jarlslaug. On site there is a small cafe, an inn and a campsite. There is a lot of natural beauty in the area, both of which can be enjoyed either on walks around the area or simply from the pools.
The pool is open 8.00 - 22.00 daily (April to October - weather dependent). Price (2023) ISK 2000 ISK