15 Geothermal Baths & Lagoons in North Iceland That Are Worth the Daylight

1.Myvatn Nature Baths Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,562 reviews · from $58Our pick

Spend a full day at Myvatn Nature Baths in northern Iceland. Soak in geothermal water drawn from 2,500 meters below ground, use the steam baths, and look toward Lake Myvatn and Hverfjall crater. Café Kvika serves food and drinks, while the in-water bar offers beer, wine, cider, soda, and sparkling wine. Towels and swimsuits are not included.

“Great experience and good service. Everything needed is in place: swim suit or towel to rent, food & drink. No time limitation - you may stay there the entire day. Gorgeous nature around. Thank you.”

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2.GeoSea Geothermal Baths Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 430 reviews · from $55

Spend a day at GeoSea Geothermal Baths in Husavik, floating in 38 to 39°C mineral-rich seawater above Skjálfandi Bay. Your ticket includes a locker and Sóley Organics soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Bring or rent swimwear and a towel, then enjoy the steam room, swim-up bar, and possible whale or Northern Lights sightings.

“Much nicer than the blue lagoon. Even tho it's smaller, the view is leagues better”

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3.Akureyri Port: Myvatn Nature Baths & Godafoss Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · from $238

From Akureyri’s cruise port, you’ll visit Goðafoss, view Lake Mývatn’s volcanic scenery, and spend two hours at Mývatn Nature Baths. An English-speaking guide shares local stories on the drive, while a chicken or vegan packed lunch keeps the day moving. Towels and swimwear are extra.

“So glad we chose this tour to the baths, as our tour to the Sky Lagoon didn’t happen. The Blue Lagoon of the north was less busy than the Blue Lagoon gets. We had great weather. The only downside is communal showering.”

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4.Forest Lagoon Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · from $52Best value

Spend a flexible day at Forest Lagoon, a short distance from Akureyri. Soak in two geothermal pools among birch and pine trees, use the Finnish sauna and cold plunge, and order drinks at the swim-up bars. Bring your own towel and swimwear to avoid extra rental costs.

“Great alternative to blue lagoon, clean and lesser crowd”

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5.Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $217Top rated

From Akureyri Port, Saga Travel takes you to Godafoss Waterfall, Grenjaðarstaður’s turf buildings, and Forest Lagoon. The 5 to 6 hour outing includes transport, Wi-Fi, entry fees, and a lagoon towel. Guides such as Thora, Fönn, Belen, and Ronar have been praised for clear stories and warm service. Bring a swimsuit and expect a brisk schedule.

“Excellent tour included visit to turf house, waterfall and swim in forest lagoon. Our guide Fun (Fonne?) balanced information with entertaining stories. Just enough time was spent at each location. Lagoon was busy as there was 4 ships in town, but managed to enjoy the waters with a beer.”

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6.From Akureyri Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $235

Travel from Akureyri port to Goðafoss, Grenjaðarstaður turf house, and Forest Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Hilmar, Dabba, Michiel, and Aitana add history and humor along the way. Your $235 fare includes transport, museum and spa entry, a towel, WiFi, and return to the ship on time.

“It was a brilliant tour. We really enjoyed it. Our guide was so brilliant. The tour of the folk park was excellent and really nice to see. We then went to the waterfall and then to the Forest Spa. Our guide MICHIEL was AMAZING - he had so much information about Iceland and gave us all the facts in between sites. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Myvatn Nature Baths & Goðafoss Waterfall Akureyri Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $248

From Akureyri, visit historic Goðafoss, photograph Lake Mývatn’s volcanic scenery, and relax at Mývatn Nature Baths. The six-hour trip includes port pickup, admission, and a guide such as Niko, Petra, or Victoria. Bring a swimsuit and towel, and confirm the exact pickup point carefully.

“Bring a towel Meet at the bus not by the huts It was a great excursion. Saw the waterfall, Lake Mvatan and went to the baths! 2 hours was the perfect amount of time for the baths. We did not get lunch but we didn’t mind, we have been sating too much on the ship”

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8.Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Spend about eight hours exploring North Iceland from Akureyri with a small group and guides such as Siggi, Thomas, or Reynir. You’ll visit Goðafoss, Hverir, Dimmuborgir, Lake Mývatn, and Skútustaðagígar, then have time for the optional geothermal baths. Expect local stories, photo stops, and a full day on the road.

“Right on Time pick up at our cruise ship. Our Guide/driver Thomas was very commited and knew so much historic and geological Details. As it was only our family of 4 on the Tour, Thomas adapted the tour in a war that was Perfect. As we had nonstop Rain and Wind, we accelerated the sightseeing Part and were able to spend More Time in the Not Springs. With Thomas we had a Perfect first day in Iceland. we warmly recommend the Tour !”

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9.Port Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall, Laufas & Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · from $180

From Akureyri’s cruise port, travel by comfortable minibus to Goðafoss, the Laufás turf houses, and Eyjafjörður. Your English-speaking guide, sometimes including Baldur, adds local context and Akureyri tips. Forest Lagoon entry is optional and costs extra, so you can choose bathing or another local stop.

“The falls were spectacular, the earthen farm building was a lot more interesting than I had anticipated, and the forest lagoon was a nice way to cap it off. Our guide gets extra points for making sure the route we took was interesting, and for dropping us off so we could see other points of interest.”

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10.Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $351

Spend 9 to 10 hours with a local guide exploring Godafoss, Dettifoss, Selfoss, Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir, and Grjótagjá. You can add a soak at Myvatn Nature Baths for an extra fee. Pickup is available in Akureyri, including cruise ports, with groups generally capped at 14 to 16 people.

“Not worth the money. The bus was overcrowded and the driver’s microphone didn’t work. We were in the back of the bus and never heard any commentary. Driver apologized but we had spent $500 and didn’t enjoy the trip.”

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11.From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

From Akureyri Port, follow the old mountain road to Godafoss, then cross the Fnjoskadalur Valley to the Forest Lagoon. English-speaking guides, including Ritchie on some departures, explain the region’s culture and scenery. You get about 45 minutes at the waterfall and 75 minutes in the geothermal spa, with a free shuttle back to central Akureyri.

“Our guide Ritchie was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Would have loved to have stayed longer at Godafoss maybe just another 15 minutes. The Forest Lagoon was wonderful but there was a little confusion with regards to our entrance ticket.”

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12.Beer Spa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $143

You spend 25 minutes in a Kambala wood tub filled with beer, hops, water, and yeast outside Akureyri, followed by 25 minutes in a relaxation room. Seven tubs serve up to 14 people per hour. Bathrobes, towels, and unlimited beer are included, with beer service limited to visitors age 20 and older.

“The beer bath was such a unique and wonderful experience—I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the outdoor sauna and hot tub were also fantastic.”

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13.Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $222

Travel from Akureyri to Goðafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods, then pause for fjord views before a 90-minute soak at the Forest Lagoon. Guides may include Siggy, Krista, or Reynir. Pickup is available, groups can reach 19 people, and the tour runs about four hours.

“The experience was not as described. The waterfall allowed 40 minutes Vaolaheioi Utsynispallur did not happen… We were dropped at the forest lagoon (but not picked back up). The falls were beautiful, and the lagoon was great… tour was just not as described.”

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14.Forest Lagoon Ebike Tour Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $216

Ride from the Forest Lagoon through Kjarnaskógur forest, farm roads, and Akureyri’s old town with a local guide such as Sigrún, Birkir, or Pablo. The two-hour trip includes e-bike instruction, helmet, lagoon admission, forest trails, city history, and time to soak afterward. Expect hills, gravel, and some mud.

“My wife and I, along with another couple, toured Akureyri on the Forest Lagoon e-bike tour. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, which was informative, interesting, and a great way to learn about the city. We especially appreciated the enthusiasm of our guides for showing us Akureyri — this was one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland!”

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15.Akureyri Port: Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $203

From Akureyri port, an English-speaking guide such as Siggi or Ean takes you along Eyjafjörður to 39-foot Goðafoss, then to Forest Lagoon for a warm soak among birch and pine trees. Expect a small-group minibus, about four hours, port pickup, lagoon entry, and time to return to your ship or explore Akureyri.

“our guide Sieggy, was great! a native of Akureyri and gave us lots of local info. the Forest Lagoon was so relaxing and we had plenty of time to spend there. we also got the option of being taken back to the ship or let off in town to explore. we explored and walked back to the ship (about 10 mins). Beautiful area, really enjoyed it.”

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