<strong>Mývatn Nature Baths: </strong>Located in northern Iceland, these geothermal pools are often compared to the Blue Lagoon because of similar baby-blue waters. The Mývatn Nature Baths are cheaper and less crowded though.
Mývatn Nature Baths: Located in northern Iceland, these geothermal pools are often compared to the Blue Lagoon because of similar baby-blue waters. The Mývatn Nature Baths are cheaper and less crowded though.
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<strong>Hrunalaug Hot Spring:</strong> Not far from the classic<strong> </strong>Golden Circle trail of geological wonders is this trio of small pools with varying temperatures.
Hrunalaug Hot Spring: Not far from the classic Golden Circle trail of geological wonders is this trio of small pools with varying temperatures.
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<strong>Sky Lagoon: </strong>A<strong> </strong>short taxi ride outside of Reykjavik, this new pool perches against a craggy cliff with ocean views. Reservations are a must.
Sky Lagoon: A short taxi ride outside of Reykjavik, this new pool perches against a craggy cliff with ocean views. Reservations are a must.
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<strong>Vök Baths: </strong>This East Iceland geothermal haven, located on Lake Urriðavatn, is known for having the country's only floating infinity pools.
Vök Baths: This East Iceland geothermal haven, located on Lake Urriðavatn, is known for having the country's only floating infinity pools.
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<strong>Seljavallalaug: </strong>Hidden in a mossy valley, a hike from the main road, Seljavallalaug is free but remote. And while the scenery is epic, waters can be tepid and the changing rooms scruffy.
Seljavallalaug: Hidden in a mossy valley, a hike from the main road, Seljavallalaug is free but remote. And while the scenery is epic, waters can be tepid and the changing rooms scruffy.
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<strong>GeoSea: </strong>Located in the northern Iceland town of Húsavik, with views over the ocean and snowy mountains, GeoSea's combination of geothermal sea and rock water leaves your skin feeling fresh.
GeoSea: Located in the northern Iceland town of Húsavik, with views over the ocean and snowy mountains, GeoSea's combination of geothermal sea and rock water leaves your skin feeling fresh.
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<strong>Forest Lagoon: </strong>This sleek and sustainable spa, surrounded by forest, is filled with natural geothermal water from nearby mountains.
Forest Lagoon: This sleek and sustainable spa, surrounded by forest, is filled with natural geothermal water from nearby mountains.
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<strong>Krauma: </strong>Only an hour from Reykjavik, this sleek geothermal spa has five hot pools filled with geothermal water from Europe's mightiest hot spring, ​​Deildartunguhver.
Krauma: Only an hour from Reykjavik, this sleek geothermal spa has five hot pools filled with geothermal water from Europe's mightiest hot spring, ​​Deildartunguhver.
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<strong>Laugavallalaug:</strong> Best reached with a guide and an all-terrain vehicle, this hidden spot on the east side of Iceland has a hot spring and warm waterfall.
Laugavallalaug: Best reached with a guide and an all-terrain vehicle, this hidden spot on the east side of Iceland has a hot spring and warm waterfall.
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<strong>Blue Lagoon: </strong>Iceland's most famous hot spring pool pulls in the crowds but is still worth a visit, particularly for visitors transiting the nearby Keflavík Airport.
Blue Lagoon: Iceland's most famous hot spring pool pulls in the crowds but is still worth a visit, particularly for visitors transiting the nearby Keflavík Airport.
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<strong>Hellulaug: </strong>This tiny beachside pool in the Westfjords can only fit eight or nine people and has no changing area, but its waters are as natural as you can get.
Hellulaug: This tiny beachside pool in the Westfjords can only fit eight or nine people and has no changing area, but its waters are as natural as you can get.
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<strong>Krossneslaug: </strong>A favorite among locals, Krossneslaug is a 1950s swimming pool filled with hot geothermal water.
Krossneslaug: A favorite among locals, Krossneslaug is a 1950s swimming pool filled with hot geothermal water.
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<strong>Landmannalaugar Hot Springs: </strong>The "People's Pool," as it's known locally, offers steamy and shallow springs surrounded by some of the country's most vibrant mountains.
Landmannalaugar Hot Springs: The "People's Pool," as it's known locally, offers steamy and shallow springs surrounded by some of the country's most vibrant mountains.
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<strong>Secret Lagoon:</strong> This expansive pool, built in 1891, is Iceland's oldest. It's fed by nearby active geysers.
Secret Lagoon: This expansive pool, built in 1891, is Iceland's oldest. It's fed by nearby active geysers.
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