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Forest Lagoon

Geothermal lagoonNorth Iceland

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Forest Lagoon (Skógarböðin) is a ticketed geothermal bath complex at Veigastaðir in North Iceland, 2.6 km across the fjord from Akureyri.

6 km from Ráðhústorg in a straight line; the operator calls it a five-minute drive. Two pools of 530 m² and 330 m² are held at 37 °C, with a Finnish sauna at 80 °C and a cold pool at 11 °C.

Open every day from 9am to midnight, with guests asked to be out by 23:30. Entry is tiered: Warm buys the pools, while Calm and Delight add a drink and a towel.

Skógarböðin is the same place under its Icelandic name — OpenStreetMap records one venue at this position, not two. If a map shows you both names near Akureyri, they are the same baths.

Rates read off forestlagoon.is on 2026-07-28: Warm 7,490 ISK, Calm 10,150 ISK (drink and towel), Delight 11,210 ISK (two drinks and towel). Ages 6–15 pay 3,790 ISK with last entry at 18:30; under-6s are free. Towels are not included in Warm — rental is 1,400 ISK. These are published rates and not a live feed, so confirm before you book.

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65.6699°N, 18.0418°W · North Iceland

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Getting there
Road 1 (Leirunesti - Vaðlaheiðargöng)
Off the main road
0.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Veigastaðir — 1.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
250 km in a straight line
What else is close
198 mapped places within 20 km

Tours that include Forest Lagoon

Package Deal: Godafoss Waterfall, Forest Lagoon, Christmas House with Northern Lights huntfrom 34.000 ISK · 8 hGodafoss Waterfall, Forest Lagoon and Christmas House Short Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 4 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hForest Lagoon & Northern Lightsfrom 26.800 ISK · 4 h 30 minGoðafoss, Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 daysCalm - Admission to Forest Lagoon with Towel and One Drink includedfrom 10.150 ISK · 2 hDelight - Admission to Forest Lagoon with Towel and Two Drinks includedfrom 11.210 ISK · 2 hWarm - Admission to Forest Lagoonfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 hDettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Forest Lagoon weather and conditions

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3°Covercast · feels -4°C9 m/sgusts 129 h 48 mdaylight · 08:04 – 17:52
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

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Seats5
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VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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Key Camper Wild Duo
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Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

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Sleeps2
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Photos & videos

Could This Be the Best Geothermal Pool in Iceland? (It's So Quiet!)Jan In Iceland
Visiting Iceland’s Newest Wellness Oasis: Forest Lagoon w/ Eva zu Beck | Nat Geo’s Best of the WorldNational Geographic
Definitely in the top 3 of best geothermal spa experiences in Iceland: Forest Lagoon 🌲💧👙🥂Guide to Iceland
A Guide to Iceland's Most Popular Lagoons: Blue, Sky & Forest LagoonTravel Murmur
Location: Forest Lagoon in Iceland #travel #traveldestinations #iceland #forestlagoon #akureyriHand Luggage Only
Forest Lagoon Iceland | Best Affordable Geothermal Spa in Akureyri |North Icelandrekha thomas

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Skógarböðin< 1 km
  2. 2The Beer Spa34 km
  3. 3Geosea53 km
  4. 4Mývatn Nature Baths55 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Goðafoss23 km
  2. 2Geitafoss23 km
  3. 3Barnafoss25 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur3 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri3 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Akureyri Leiruvegur2 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Akureyri BSO3 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Kjarnagata3 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð3 km
  2. 2Fisk Kompaní3 km
  3. 3Bónus3 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
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Where is Forest Lagoon?
At Veigastaðir in Eyjafjarðarsveit, across the fjord from Akureyri — 2.6 km from Ráðhústorg in a straight line, which the operator puts at a five-minute drive. Coordinates 65.6699, -18.0418.
How much is Forest Lagoon?
Warm 7,490 ISK, Calm 10,150 ISK, Delight 11,210 ISK for adults; 3,790 ISK for ages 6–15; free under 6. Read off forestlagoon.is on 2026-07-28.
Are towels included at Forest Lagoon?
Not with Warm entry — towel rental is 1,400 ISK. The Calm and Delight tiers include a towel and a drink.
What is at Forest Lagoon?
Two geothermal pools of 530 m² and 330 m², both at 37 °C, a Finnish dry sauna at 80 °C and a cold pool at 11 °C.
Is Skógarböðin the same as Forest Lagoon?
Yes. Skógarböðin is its Icelandic name, and OpenStreetMap holds a single venue at the position.
What are Forest Lagoon opening hours?
Every day from 9am to midnight, with guests asked to leave by 23:30. Children have a last entry of 18:30.

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