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Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)

Jardbadsholum, Myvatn, Iceland
+354 4644411
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Myvatn
4.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers
Owner description: Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip...... more » Owner description: Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip amidst clouds of steam rising up from a fissure deep in the Earth´s surface, and ends with a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2.500 metres.Containing a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal microorganisms, the warm, soothing waters of Mývatn Nature Baths are beneficial to skin and spirit alike, creating a sense of wellbeing which lingers on as a lasting memory of your visit to this spellbinding area at Europe´s outer limits.Facilities on offer include a reception area and restaurant seating 120 guests, changing rooms and showers for up to 300 guests, two natural steam baths accommodating up to 50 bathers at a time, and a 5000m2 geothermal bathing pool maintained at a constant temperature of 38-40ºC. « less
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cromwell, ct
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This is just as good as the Blue Lagoon, but costs less than half as much. More

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Toronto
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

There's nothing like floating around in hot milky blue water for a couple hours. We were there on a bustling evening over the Easter weekend, and it was filled with more locals than tourists (that's how you know it is good). The water is nice and hot and it is easy to find a seat on a rock. There's the... More

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Brussels
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Amazing thermal baths. Good facilities, clean and well maintained. Soap provided and towels for rent.The view is gorgeous. The soup and salad bar serves basic food, not warm enough if you have been hiking all day but good enough to prevent you from fainting! They sell the famous icelandic rye bread slow baked in underground potholes! One day we had... More

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Iceland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

We went there at easter and unfortunally it was rather cold only 1-2 °C . Snow in mountains and foggi and rain. But the warm nature baths smelted our hearts and was a great experiance . This is even better than Blue lagoon because the water is soft and you can choose hot - warm - or colder to swim... More

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Singapore
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

The experience of soaking in the blue hot pool in the outdoors when it's snowing is priceless! More

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Coimbra, Portugal
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

I wasn´t very excited with the idea of an open pool considering the pouring rain and chilly temperatures and only tried it because of the insistance of the hotel receptionist where we stayed. Thank goodness we did...A delicious contrast between hot and cold where the rain actually felt good falling on me. Had a dip early evening and practically had... More

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Portland, Oregon
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

I kept hearing about the Blue Lagoon before I went to Iceland -- but once we arrived I heard it was extremely crowded and expensive. Then I heard about the Myvatn baths, which were supposed to be close to area we would be visiting -- but would have way fewer people -- so we opted to go their instead. While... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012
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After a long drive the previous day to get there from Vik it was nice to relax in the water for an hour. The location is lovely on top of the high pateau and the water was lovely and warm. The place isn't that big so once you've had a little float there wasn't much else to do. However, it... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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89 reviews 89 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

We loved this place better than the over-commercialised Blue Lagoon in Reykjavik. Staff were friendly, the lamb soup at the cafe was excellent (and you get free refills). We were the only people in the pool until another couple arrived. It's much smaller than Blue Lagoon, but so much better because hardly any tourists (well, at least when we went).... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012
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What a fabulous experience! We went just before sunset and were the only ones in the pool for a while. The windchill must have been -20, but the baths are so warm you don't care! We watched the sun go down surrounded by snow-capped mountains and steam from the pools. I highly recommend it! More

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