10 Best Hot Springs in Iceland (Beyond Blue Lagoon)
Iceland is hot springs paradise. Here are 10 alternatives to the famous (overpriced) Blue Lagoon.
1. Blue Lagoon
The iconic + most-expensive ($80+) + silica + crowded but classic
2. Sky Lagoon
Newer + Reykjavik + Atlantic views + 7-step ritual + better than Blue Lagoon
3. Mývatn Nature Baths
Northern Iceland + smaller blue lagoon + Lake Mývatn area + cheaper
4. Reykjadalur Hot Spring River
Free + 1-hour hike + 30 min from Reykjavik + bring towel + perfect natural
5. Krauma
Snorkel-able spring + sauna + Vesturland region + boutique experience
6. Landmannalaugar
Geothermal pools in highlands + free + 4WD needed + summer only
7. GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths, Husavik
Saltwater + Arctic Ocean views + whale watching + family
8. Hofsós Pool
Cliffside infinity pool + North Iceland + ocean views + cheap
9. Hellisheidi (Hellisheiðarvirkjun) HellishEidi Pools
Free natural pools + south coast + on the way to Vík
10. Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin), Flúðir
Iceland’s oldest pool (1891) + smaller + cheaper than Blue Lagoon