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Vök Baths
Vök Baths
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Vök Baths is a geothermal destination on the beautiful Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland.
Vök harnesses the geothermal power of the region to create a unique bathing experience with amazing views of the rest of the lake and the surrounding area. Fully immerse yourself in Iceland’s unique and untouched landscape and become one with nature at the country’s first series of geothermal floating pools.
Egilsstadir, Iceland
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EmeraldDiva
Victoria, Australia3,731 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
This is a lovely place on the banks of the lake. There are 3 pools, the least hot has the walk up bar. The 2 warmer pools float on the lake. The hottest pool, the furthest away is just lovely after a day of sight seeing, and in my case, horse riding. Add a glass of prosecco and it it bliss. Relax, take in the views. When it is time for a cold plunge, just jump in the lake for a swim, unique and fun. Marvellous, it doesn't get a lot better than this.
Written September 24, 2023
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Antonio P
Zaragoza, Spain479 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We went to enjoy these baths that are wonderful with three pools at different temperatures in which you can bathe while it is 6 or 8 degrees outside like it was when we were there, you can also have a great beer while you are in the bath or a glass of wine, etc. ... very good facilities, you can even swim from there in the lake.
We liked the experience so much that we repeated it the next day.
Highly recommended
We liked the experience so much that we repeated it the next day.
Highly recommended
Written August 7, 2023
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DoneSomeTravelling11
Reykjavik, Iceland57 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
This has made the list of top 10 things I've done in my life. We were there on a stormy day and the lake was very rough. There are 2 hot pools right on the lake but you have to walk to them. Sitting at the edge, watching the fierce lake, was awesome. At some point I went into the lake, very cold but doable in September, then quickly climbed out and back into the hot tub. When we were there it wasn't too crowded and it was around dusk.
Written September 25, 2020
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tootsymoo
London134 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We had booked a lunch time slot and it was really quiet - 8 other people there.
Chap on reception desk was very polite and welcoming, explained everything to us and was very helpful.
Changing rooms were clean, signs indicating what you need to do before getting into bath area. No coins needed, automated wristband for lockers.
Private changing rooms and showers are quite private too.
The first pool you enter from changing room is very slippery under foot. The second pool was slightly better.
Did not find the experience relaxing or as I had anticipated it, the water did not feel particularly warm - a tepid bath if that (all of them). The algae on the floor just made my skin crawl and gave the impression the water was overall not that clean. Says it’s clean enough to drink but I would have to reconsider that one in my opinion.
I left after 50 minutes for some of the reasons above but also the snow & water was reflecting the sun so my skin started to burn without any cover. (Very fair skinned)
Something to consider if you are too.
I appreciate that others love it but this experience just made my skin feel a bit slimy.
Not one I’d go back to.
Also can imagine it would be an absolute nightmare in peak season which hadn’t previously crossed my mind on other experiences or adventures around the country.
Chap on reception desk was very polite and welcoming, explained everything to us and was very helpful.
Changing rooms were clean, signs indicating what you need to do before getting into bath area. No coins needed, automated wristband for lockers.
Private changing rooms and showers are quite private too.
The first pool you enter from changing room is very slippery under foot. The second pool was slightly better.
Did not find the experience relaxing or as I had anticipated it, the water did not feel particularly warm - a tepid bath if that (all of them). The algae on the floor just made my skin crawl and gave the impression the water was overall not that clean. Says it’s clean enough to drink but I would have to reconsider that one in my opinion.
I left after 50 minutes for some of the reasons above but also the snow & water was reflecting the sun so my skin started to burn without any cover. (Very fair skinned)
Something to consider if you are too.
I appreciate that others love it but this experience just made my skin feel a bit slimy.
Not one I’d go back to.
Also can imagine it would be an absolute nightmare in peak season which hadn’t previously crossed my mind on other experiences or adventures around the country.
Written April 19, 2024
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Caldasla
Rio de Janeiro, RJ14 contributions
Jan 2020
O vestiário é mais equipado do que o bath do Lake Myvatn, mas eles permitem a entrada de crianças de todas as idades. Embora os usuários sejam apresentados à uma cartilha de regras, as crianças gritam, pulam, nadam, incomodando os demais. Se voce procura relaxar, este não é o lugar.
The changing room is better equipped than Lake Myvatn's bath, but they allow children of all ages to enter. Although users are introduced to a rule booklet, children scream, jump, swim, bothering others. If you are looking to relax, this is not the place.
The changing room is better equipped than Lake Myvatn's bath, but they allow children of all ages to enter. Although users are introduced to a rule booklet, children scream, jump, swim, bothering others. If you are looking to relax, this is not the place.
Written January 2, 2020
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Velaug Myrseth Oltedal
Bergen, Norway2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The place is beautiful, but we unfortunately had a bad experience with the personnel. There was a misunderstanding with our tickets and included drinks. The personnel was not very welcoming, and handled the situation in a poor way. The whole thing left us with a bad feeling, unfortunately, and I would not come back here.
Written July 14, 2023
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a h
Australia3,785 contributions
Aug 2020 • Business
The place is in a beautiful location, however the packages they offer were not honoured, no herbal tea due to Corona...how is that true when the restaurant is working almost as normal. Biggest issue for me was that the bathrooms were filthy. We stayed there for over 2 hours and not once anyone cleaned the change rooms or the bathrooms. Pity because it is a beautiful place on great location.
Written August 25, 2020
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Tinsey J
Auckland Central, New Zealand37 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We absolutely loved these pools and ended up visiting twice, on two consecutive days. The design of the baths is great and being able to cool off in the lake was really nice. Everywhere was really clean and the changing/ showering facilities were excellent. One of the best hot pools that we visited on a three week trip. The sort of place where you can easily lose a few hours.
Written September 1, 2024
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Stefan G
Washington DC, DC1,098 contributions
Jul 2021
Neat place with beautiful views (like everywhere in Iceland!). I thought the baths were supposed to be of different temperatures, but they all felt the same. Locker rooms clean. Drinks served at the swim-up bar were great, especially the drinks from Lemon (local drink store). The hot tea at the end for included with your ticket was a nice touch. Overall, really expensive, more so than many of the other hot baths I visited in Iceland.
Recommended, but pricey!
Recommended, but pricey!
Written December 18, 2021
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lisa026
iceland469 contributions
Jul 2020
We were lucky and had great weather when we went. But we LOVED this place, very clean, very funky with a swim up bar. And a lovely little place to eat inside with food made from local farmers . I might move to Egilsstaðir, I love it that much.
Written August 18, 2020
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Planning to visit Vok Baths in September 2024. How much is towel rental?
Written August 17, 2024
Are there changing rooms, lockers?
Thanks
Written March 11, 2024
Yes, of course. They have separate male and female changing rooms with showers and lockers. You can also hire towels, it is really well set up.
Written March 12, 2024
Is there a way to get from lake hotel egilsstadir to Vok baths if we do not have our own car?
Written December 5, 2022
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