Laugarás Lagoon, just beyond the Golden Circle, pairs serene hot pools with a hyper-seasonal menu by chef Gísli Matt.

From erupting volcanoes to powerful geysers, Iceland is teeming with geothermal energy — and few experiences immerse visitors in this natural phenomenon like the country's signature hot springs.

There are places you visit to see all the sights and learn about a new place in the world, and there are places you go to relax and feel a new location. Iceland is a destination built for both, and ...

Some say Iceland’s more than 600 geothermal springs are the secret to its citizens’ happiness. Here’s a selection of scenic waters in and around Reykjavik where you can test that theory. By Lisa Abend ...

Iceland's newest hot-springs, which emerged after the recent May earthquake in Southwest Iceland, have just been christened ‘Leirgerdur’ following a naming competition held by the Agricultural ...

Iceland's geothermal lagoons, baths and spas are more than a tourist attraction — they're a way of life. In every Icelandic movie and TV show I've watched on Icelandair flights, there is a scene in ...

Good news for anyone not entirely comfortable in their birthday suit: unlike hot spring bathing traditions in Finland and Japan, in Iceland modesty is still cherished. If the extrovert in you feels ...

No trip to Iceland is complete without a soak in one — or all — of these scenic hot springs. "Soaking in warm water is an integral part of the Icelandic culture and has been since people settled this ...

It is one of the larger geothermal baths in Iceland, and while a newer addition to the country, it seems to be growing in popularity. Its signature seven-step ritual — a cycle of hot, cold, steam, and ...

From erupting volcanoes to powerful geysers, Iceland is teeming with geothermal energy — and few experiences immerse visitors in this natural phenomenon like the country's signature hot springs.

Iceland has more naturally heated water than anywhere else on the planet, and daily “bathing” in local swimming pools (heated with geothermal water) is part of the culture. Now, more and more ...