Vök Baths

About Vök Baths

Vök Baths are unique floating geothermal pools on Lake Urriðavatn near Egilsstaðir, where natural hot springs rise through the cold lake water — one of the only floating geothermal baths in the world.

History & Background

The baths take their name from the Icelandic word 'vök' meaning a hole in the ice — referencing the natural hot spring vents that remain open even when the lake surface freezes in winter. The facility opened in 2019 and was designed to integrate with the natural lake environment, with the floating pools and walkways elevated over the water. The surrounding birch forest and mountain backdrop make it one of Iceland's most scenic bathing experiences.

Did You Know?

✔Vök Baths is part of Iceland's diverse landscape
✔Iceland offers an incredible variety of natural and cultural experiences
✔The country's unique geology creates a constantly changing and dramatic environment