Urban spa · 🇮🇸 Akureyri, Iceland

Forest Lagoon

Geothermal lagoon in the forest above Akureyri with infinity pools, an 80 °C dry sauna, cold tub and the Skógur Bistro.

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Good to know

Bring a swimsuit – bathing suits are required here.
Book ahead, especially for evenings and weekends.
There's a restaurant on site, so you can make an afternoon or evening of it.
Towels can be rented on site if you travel light.

Location

Vaðlaskógur, 605 Akureyri

Details compiled from the sources below on 2026-10-01. Prices and hours change – please confirm on the official website before visiting. Sources: forestlagoon.is.

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