{"id":29666,"date":"2022-03-14T14:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T18:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/?p=29666\/"},"modified":"2022-02-02T11:45:55","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T15:45:55","slug":"best-hot-springs-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/iceland\/best-hot-springs-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"Best hot Springs in Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Due to Iceland’s unique geography, there is constant geothermal activity, which has given rise to a large number of hot springs. Access is easy as Iceland is served by the Ring Road, also known as road 1<\/strong>, which connects the entire island<\/strong> and is fully paved for its 1,322 kilometres<\/strong>. In short, Iceland is ice and adventure, where you can kayak on a glacial lake<\/a> or hike through ice caves<\/a>. But adventure combined with a bit of relaxation makes for the perfect trip. That’s why today we’re going to tell you about the best hot springs in Iceland<\/strong> so that you can choose the one that best suits your tastes.<\/p>\n

Blue Lagoon, the most famous hot spring<\/h2>\n

This is the most famous thermal pool on the island, known as the Blue Lagoon<\/strong> because of the characteristic greyish-blue colour due to the presence of silica in the water. It is quite warm, its temperature is around 102\u00b0F<\/strong> (39\u00b0C) and if you are coming to Iceland for the first time, it is a must visit.<\/p>\n

Blue lagoon is considered the best thermal pool for skin and treatment of diseases such as psoriasis. The facilities are fully equipped, you can find a restaurant, a bar, a spa, shop and much more.<\/p>\n

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The lagoon is close to Reykjav\u00edk<\/strong>, the capital of Iceland, and it is also close to Keflavik International Airport, so it is easily accessible both at the beginning and the end of your trip.<\/p>\n

If you want to know more information, we tell you all about it in this post about the details of Blue Lagoon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Myvatn Nature Baths, with natural steamers<\/h2>\n

The Myvatn Nature Baths are one of the best attractions in the north of Iceland<\/strong>. The temperature of these natural baths is around 100,4\u00b0F<\/strong> (38\u00b0C) and they have as particularity a sauna built over a crevice<\/strong>, so the steam received is totally natural.<\/p>\n

The lagoon is artificially constructed and its water flows directly from the Landsvirkjun well in Bjarnarflag. The water in the Myvatn Nature Baths has sufficient alkalinity so that neither algae nor bacteria thrive, so chlorine is not necessary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is a mineralized water with certain amounts of sulfur so it is very beneficial for people with respiratory problems such as asthma, in addition to the benefits that are achieved for the skin. The changing room has a capacity to accommodate up to 400 people<\/strong> at a time to take a shower before entering the lagoon.<\/p>\n

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Gamla Laugin, the oldest<\/h2>\n

Also known as the Secret Lagoon<\/strong>, it is the oldest lagoon in Iceland, so for that alone it is worth a visit. The lagoon takes advantage of the thermal spring of Hverah\u00f3lmir with temperatures between 96,8\u00b0F and 105,8\u00b0F (36\u00b0C and 41\u00b0C).<\/p>\n

Visiting it has several advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n