Vök Baths sit on the edge of Lake Urriðavatn, just outside Egilsstaðir in East Iceland — a calm, scenic region far from the crowds of the south. What makes Vök different is that the pools actually float on the lake itself. As you soak in clean, geothermal water, you’re surrounded by open water and views of the distant hills, often with mist rising off the surface in the cool air.
The hot water here is among the purest in Iceland — the same spring water that feeds the lake and is safe to drink. Modern architecture blends with the landscape; wood, stone, and glass frame the view rather than distract from it. There’s a swim-through connection between the warm pools and the lake itself for the brave who want a quick cold dip before returning to the heat….. or if you are like me, you can just relax at the pool bar (at least i wont judge you).
It’s stylish but peaceful, built around the idea of balance — between warmth and cold, nature and design, solitude and comfort. Vök Baths are a perfect stop if you’re exploring East Iceland and want something that feels both new and deeply connected to the landscape.
Vök Baths sit on the edge of Lake Urriðavatn, just outside Egilsstaðir in East Iceland — a calm, scenic region far from the crowds of the south. What makes Vök different is that the pools actually float on the lake itself. As you soak in clean, geothermal water, you’re surrounded by open water and views of the distant hills, often with mist rising off the surface in the cool air.
The hot water here is among the purest in Iceland — the same spring water that feeds the lake and is safe to drink. Modern architecture blends with the landscape; wood, stone, and glass frame the view rather than distract from it. There’s a swim-through connection between the warm pools and the lake itself for the brave who want a quick cold dip before returning to the heat….. or if you are like me, you can just relax at the pool bar (at least i wont judge you).
It’s stylish but peaceful, built around the idea of balance — between warmth and cold, nature and design, solitude and comfort. Vök Baths are a perfect stop if you’re exploring East Iceland and want something that feels both new and deeply connected to the landscape.
