Vök Baths is a geothermal bathing spot on the bank of Urriðavatn lake, a few minutes from Egilsstaðir in East Iceland, open daily from 12:00 to 22:00 with entry from ISK 7,690 (vokbaths.is, read 7 November 2026). Its pools float on the lake, which sets it apart from the lagoons around Reykjavík. This page contains partner links: if you book, we earn a commission at no cost to you.
Highlights
Egilsstaðir and its lake
The baths sit on Urriðavatn, a few minutes from the town of Egilsstaðir, which is the base for East Iceland.
The floating pools
Geothermal pools at different temperatures float on the lake with an infinity view.
Two on-shore hot pools
For those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground.
The cold plunge
A plunge directly in the lake, plus a cold mist path and a cold-water spray tunnel, to alternate with the heat.
Sauna and steam bath
A sauna and a steam bath complete the circuit.
The pool bar and tea bar
A cold drink and a naturally warm tisane are listed among the features of the ticket page; Vök Bistro serves food.
Practical info
Tips
- Entry starts at ISK 7,690 and the full price list is on the "Pricing and hours" page of vokbaths.is. The online booking engine was inactive when the site was read on 7 November 2026; reservations were taken by email at [email protected], so allow time to get a reply before you travel. The Tiqets entry ticket in the box is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 55 reviews and starts at €56.19 on 7 November 2026. East Iceland is a long way from Reykjavík: if you are on a Ring Road trip, Vök fits a rest day around Egilsstaðir, see Iceland Ring Road tours. In the north of the island the comparable stop is the Mývatn baths, and near Reykjavík the Sky Lagoon.
How to get there
The address is 701 Egilsstaðir, East Iceland, on the bank of Urriðavatn. The baths are only a few minutes from Egilsstaðir town, and the site gives a map link but no directions. For a drive, see how to get around Iceland.
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