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The 10 Best Thermal Spas in Iceland, Iceland
Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
Restaurants in Iceland
1. Thermal Pool Hvolsvollur
2. Asvallalaug
3. North Aurora Exclusive Baths
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
North Aurora Exclusive Baths open from 10pm to 1am with as many lights as possible turned off and some candlelight set in place while bathing to maximise the experience. There are two big hot tubs and a big swimming pool where the guests can float around in the water and watch the sky for its darkness, stars and northern lights. You can use great floating gear and high quality organic bathrobes.
4. Arbaejarlaug swimming pool
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By KarlKristjansson - Reykjavik, Iceland
This pool is usually less busy than Sundhöll Reykjavíkur and Laugardalslaug. I recommend taking a dip in the cold one (4c-8c) than to the hottest one (42c), repeat a couple of times ????. As always, please remember to wash before entering the pools in Iceland ????.
5. Sky Lagoon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Iceland’s all-new geothermal spa. Located minutes from Reykjavik. Soak in the views at the ocean-side infinity edge. Sip your favorite drink at the swim-up lagoon bar. Rejuvenate in a one-of-a-kind sauna with the largest single window in Iceland; showcasing a breathtaking ocean-edge view. All this, and more, is featured in a seven-step awe-inspiring ritual and tribute to Icelandic bathing culture.
6. Blue Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18,710 reviews
Named in 2012 as one of National Geographic's “25 Wonders of the World," Blue Lagoon has evolved from its infancy as a reservoir of geothermal runoff into a world of geothermal wonder. The unique properties of its waters provide not only an enchanting lagoon experience, but also the patented, active ingredients in Blue Lagoon skin care: silica, algae, and minerals. Blue Lagoon is located in a sprawling, 800 year old lava field in the heart of the Reykjanes Peninsula – a UNESCO Geopark. Just 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport and 50 minutes from Reykjavík, Blue Lagoon is simultaneously remote and easily accessible.
Reviewed By CrystalJ1186 - Stony Plain, Canada
Wow!! A must not be missed in Iceland - spoiled for 4 hours of absolute bliss Booked the retreat spa package (which must be booked in advance) Access to the: Retreat Lagoon & Spas private pools and saunas, relaxing areas and a place to grab a snack Private Changing Rooms where you can safely leave all your stuff The Blue Lagoon Ritual (*Favourite part - approx 45 minutes that leaves your skin silky smooth, having a partner makes this easier someone to get your back) The Blue Lagoon main pool Skin Care Amenities (you get to keep everything in your private change room *BONUS) A Drink of Your Choice Take a full tour before you start to mage a bit of a plan - and do the Blue Lagoon ritual an hour and a bit before your time ends Use lots of conditioner (and reapply) to keep your hair soft and protect it from the silica Best part no phones just relax (but if you’d like a picture ask the staff and they will send it to you)
7. Vesturbaejarlaug
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By humbughumbug - Cambridge, United Kingdom
I feel as though I have had a real Reykjavík experience by going to this swimming pool. Tomorrow we are going to the Blue Lagoon at great expense and I do wonder how it will compare. The member of staff at the desk is clearly used to foreigners and explained all the rules to do with showering to us with a smile. By being so strict about cleanliness Icelanders have pools with very limited chemicals and I really appreciated this during my swim. My daughter and I swam lengths in the very quiet 25 metre pool before moving on to some serious lolling around in various hot pots. The 42+ degrees hot pot was seriously hot whilst the very shallow 8 - 12 degrees hot pot left our legs feeling numb. As a swimming/spaing/relaxing experience this was vastly superior to anything you will find in the UK so lose your inhibitions and strip off in the showers, it will be well worth it.
8. Sundhollin Public Baths
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By snowmanvt1
We visited here on a frigid -5 degree C February day. It was a true cultural experience with mainly local residents. We met several and had a nice conversation. The outside has two older hot pots, at 39 and 42 degrees C. A newer area has a heated lap pool at 33C and two more hot tubs The one for children is less hot and a quite nice big area. There is also a steam room to get boiled in and a ice bath next to the steam room at 10 degrees C. We did not try the ice bath!! There is an indoor lap pool too--but everyone was outside surrounded by the City. Going from a hot pot to another or the steam room was incredibly brisk and incredibly fun. The men's locker room was great--a trip back in time, the woman's was newer. Both were spotlessly clean. The sauna was out of order. Staff was very helpful to first timers explaining the system to us and even calling a cab when we were done two hours later. The best surprise was that there is no admission charge for those 67 years old and older. In very expensive Reykjavik this was a treat. (We are late 60's) Towels cost about 6$ to rent, so bring your own from your hotel. We enjoyed this as much as we would have visiting a much more expensive tourist trap Lagoon of a certain color.This might be the favorite part of our entire trip, highly recommended.
9. Grafarvogslaug
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
10. Krauma
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal baths at Krauma. The hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C (212°F). To achieve the perfect bathing temperature we mix the hot water with cold water from OK. Krauma offers five relaxing natural geothermal baths, a cold tub to get your blood circulation going, two calming saunas and a relaxation room where you can rest by the fireplace while listening to soothing music.
Reviewed By 161julel
After you visit Barnafoss a must have to stop here! Very relaxing, chilling place. The fireplace is so amazing! The smell, the cracking, it was snowing outside! Just ferry tale! There is 2 steam saunas, 1 cold bath and 4 or 5 warm water baths. The view on greenhouses ???? And try a home made icecream! We were very pleased. 100% we will come back!
