Description
Summary
Description
Relax in geothermally heated water surrounded by Icelandic nature at Vok Baths. This is a good option if you're visiting East Iceland and want to unwind in naturally warm water.
Iceland is known for its geothermal activity, and the hot water that heats most homes in the country comes straight out of the ground. There are far fewer hot springs in East Iceland than in the rest of the country, which makes Vok Baths a good stop in the region.
Vok Baths is on the shore of Lake Urridavatn, about 3 miles (5 kilometers) northwest of Egilsstadir, the largest town in East Iceland. The baths opened in the summer of 2019, and the facilities were designed by the same architects as the Blue Lagoon in Southwest Iceland.
Long ago, locals noticed that when Lake Urridavatn froze in winter, the ice melted in certain spots. The Icelandic name for these holes is 'vok', and they revealed hot springs rising from deep under the lake.
Vok Baths uses this naturally heated water for its pools, with views over the lake and the surrounding countryside. There's also a bistro serving dishes made with local ingredients, organic where possible.
No chlorine or chemicals are added to the water. Geothermal water usually smells of sulfur, but at Vok Baths the smell is much weaker.
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