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 ...

Providing all-day amusement and relaxation in the form of a capacious milky blue lagoon, steam baths, and a swim-up bar serving both hard and soft drinks, this bathhouse is popular among visitors and ...

With Iceland being a hotbed for geothermal activity, it’s no surprise that many travelers plan a trip around a luxuriously long soak in one of the country’s many volcanically heated pools. After all, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Iceland’s saunas, geothermal lagoons, cold pools, North Atlantic coastal views and local cuisine beckon wellness-seekers at The Sky Lagoon, in the Land of Fire and Ice. Sky Lagoon, overlooking the ...

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 ...

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 ...

correction An earlier version of this story misidentified the Laugarvatn Fontana Spa as the Myvatn Nature Baths. The story has been updated. Stepping into the waist-deep waters of Sky Lagoon, I saw ...

For those seeking an alternative to the popular Golden Circle, the Diamond Circle winds through volcanic landscapes featuring powerful waterfalls, misty vistas and sulfurous pools. By Elaine Glusac ...