Forest Bath Akureyri

Forest Lagoon is a new geothermal spa located in Vaðlaskógur forest, couple minutes' car drive from Akureyri. We were staying in Akureyri for 2 nights and had pre- booked forest lagoon for an evening session from 5.30pm. If you have a hire car you can drive there from the town it takes around 5 minutes.

There's a good sized car park outside the main entrance. We arrived 30 minutes early but were still able to go in. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Relax in the tranquil Forest Lagoon in Akureyri, a geothermal spa surrounded by trees in North Iceland. Discover what makes this scenic hot. Enjoying the Forest Lagoon Opened in 2022, Forest Lagoon, also previously known as Skógarböð Geothermal Spa, was the result of a happy accident and some resourceful community thinking.

During work on the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel, a 7.5 km thoroughfare connecting Akureyri to Húsavík, another northern town in Iceland, workers stumbled upon a geothermal water spot deep inside Vaðlaheiði. Forest Lagoon is just what its name implies, a spa lagoon in a forest setting and I think is a first for Iceland, which is not exactly known for its forests! The baths are nestled amidst the woodland of Vaðlaskógur, just minutes away from the heart of Akureyri. One of the new-ish baths is Forest Lagoon which opened in 2022.

It's located in, or rather just outside, Akureyri, the biggest town in North Iceland. Like all the other baths, Forest Lagoon is a very nice geothermal bath. The biggest difference between this one and most of, if not all the others, is the lack of view.

The Forest lagoon is located only few minutes from the town of Akureyri. All design of the lagoon was done with great ambition so that guests can experience the view, the tranquility and the energy of the forest surrounding the lagoon. You can catch the free Forest Lagoon bus, which picks up and drops off at the Hof Cultural Center in downtown Akureyri.

Just remember to check the bus timetable before you set off. Alternatively, you can order a taxi from Akureyri or even cycle to the spa. Take control of your travel adventures with a self.

The Forest Lagoon in Akureyri is a stunning geothermal hot spring and spa nestled in a lush forest setting, offering a tranquil escape in northern Iceland. Opened in 2022, this modern wellness retreat combines the natural beauty of the Eyjafjörður fjord with the soothing experience of geothermal bathing. The spa features large, naturally heated pools surrounded by trees, creating a serene.

Following the success of Sky Lagoon, a recently opened geothermal bath in Reykjavik, a new lagoon has begun to build in the north of Iceland, near Akureyri (Iceland's second largest city), which is unique mainly for its location in the woods.