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 ...

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 ...

Iceland’s appeal has long depended on both its illusion of emptiness and its extremity. With visions of endless lava fields ...

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 ...

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 ...

With Iceland being a hotbed for geothermal activity, it’s no surprise that many travelers plan a trip around a luxuriously long soak in one of the country’s many volcanically heated pools. After all, ...

For those seeking an alternative to the popular Golden Circle, the Diamond Circle winds through volcanic landscapes featuring powerful waterfalls, misty vistas and sulfurous pools. By Elaine Glusac ...

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 ...