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Geothermal lagoons & baths in Iceland

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A lagoon day can mean ocean views, a lakeside soak or a simple historic pool. Compare managed geothermal baths by region, then open a place for photographs, access notes and available ticket options.

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Capital Region

1 place
Sky Lagoon’s cold plunge, with the warm lagoon behind it; photographed in 2021.
Sky Lagoon Cold Plunge — Laurenmcl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop; shared under the linked photo licence · 2021

Geothermal Baths

Sky Lagoon

An oceanside geothermal lagoon on the Kársnes peninsula in Kópavogur, looking out over the North Atlantic.

Paid entryShort walk from entrance

East Iceland

1 place

North Iceland

3 places
GeoSea’s clifftop setting and the Húsavík lighthouse, viewed from the sea in July 2024. The bathing pools are not visible in this photograph.
Setting view · pools not picturedGeosea geothermal baths — Paul Downey · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop; shared under the linked photo licence · 23 July 2024

Geothermal Baths

GeoSea

Geothermally heated seawater baths on the cliffs above Húsavík.

Paid entryShort walk from parking

Reykjanes

1 place

South Iceland

4 places

Geothermal Baths

Reykjaböð

A geothermal lagoon and bathhouse at the entrance to Reykjadalur, with sauna and cold-water experiences.

Paid entryShort walk from entrance
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West Iceland

3 places
Deildartunguhver and the approach to Krauma in August 2023. The spa building is in the background; the spring is not a bathing pool.
Setting view · pools not picturedVesturland 2023 04 — Hornstrandir1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop; shared under the linked photo licence · 17 August 2023

Geothermal Baths

Krauma

Outdoor hot and cold baths near Deildartunguhver, with steam rooms and a fireside relaxation room.

Paid entryShort walk from entrance

Before you choose

Which lagoons can I visit near Reykjavík?

Sky Lagoon is listed in the Capital Region. Blue Lagoon is on the Reykjanes peninsula, while Hvammsvík is in West Iceland. These are separate destinations: check the location and any transfer arrangements before booking.

Does a lagoon ticket include a transfer or spa ritual?

It depends on the option. Where available, GeoSoaks separates admission, ritual and transfer products on the destination page. Confirm inclusions, meeting points, age limits and cancellation terms on the booking provider’s page.

Are geothermal lagoons the same as natural hot springs?

This guide groups managed spa facilities and bathing complexes under geothermal baths. Natural pools and the hot river have their own guide. Both can use geothermal water; the distinction here is the type of bathing experience.

Information is drawn from the operator and regional tourism sources linked on each destination. Confirm prices, entry rules and conditions before visiting. Before you go.