Fed by volcanic heat, Iceland’s geothermal waters have long been used to restore body and mind. From iron-rich mountain baths to silica-filled lagoons, soaking here reveals a culture shaped by ...

Mývatn Nature Baths In the northeast of Iceland near Lake Mývatn, the Mývatn Nature Baths are a geothermal oasis and a serene and semi-secluded adventure just waiting to happen. Set amidst dramatic ...

Good news for anyone not entirely comfortable in their birthday suit: unlike hot spring bathing traditions in Finland and Japan, in Iceland modesty is still cherished. If the extrovert in you feels ...

Iceland’s geothermal lagoons, baths and spas are more than a tourist attraction — they’re a way of life. In every Icelandic movie and TV show I’ve watched on Icelandair flights, there is a scene in ...

Year-round Icelanders “go for a swim” in their hot springs and geothermal pools. This longstanding tradition is not about doing laps, but more so a warm soak and a daily chat. Here are the top ...

Providing all-day amusement and relaxation in the form of a capacious milky blue lagoon, steam baths, and a swim-up bar serving both hard and soft drinks, this bathhouse is popular among visitors and ...

Iceland's geothermal lagoons, baths and spas are more than a tourist attraction — they're a way of life. In every Icelandic movie and TV show I've watched on Icelandair flights, there is a scene in ...