North Iceland · Iceland
Mývatn Nature Baths
The Mývatn Nature Baths are Iceland's northern equivalent of the Blue Lagoon — a large outdoor geothermal pool with mineral-rich water set in a steaming volcanic landscape near Lake Mývatn.
About Mývatn Nature Baths
The Mývatn Nature Baths are Iceland's northern equivalent of the Blue Lagoon — a large outdoor geothermal pool with mineral-rich water set in a steaming volcanic landscape near Lake Mývatn.
History & Background
The baths were opened in 2004 using water from the Bjarnarflag geothermal plant nearby — a power station that has been operating since 1969. The water contains a high concentration of minerals including silica and sulfur, which are said to have healing properties for skin conditions. At an altitude of around 330 meters, the baths offer views over the volcanic Krafla area and Lake Mývatn.
Key Facts
- ✔Opened in 2004 using water from the Bjarnarflag geothermal plant
- ✔Water temperature approximately 36–40°C
- ✔Located at 330 meters altitude with views over Krafla and Mývatn
- ✔Rich in silica and sulfur minerals
- ✔Often called the 'Blue Lagoon of the North'
