| Mývatn Nature Baths
Iceland’s newest geothermal Spa
What better way to enjoy
a visit to one of Europe’s
most spectacular destinations
than a visit to Iceland’s newest
spa?
Located in the heart of northeast
Iceland about 105
kilometres (65 miles)
south of the Arctic
Circle, Lake Mývatn
and its surroundings
are one of Europe’s
greatest natural treasures.
Shaped by repeated
volcanic eruptions and seismic
activity down through the ages,
the landscape around the 36.6 km2
lake is a spectacular panorama of
surreal lava, crater and cave formations,
sulphur-streaked mountains,
and sweeping wetlands teeming
with plant and birdlife that are also
home in summer to the swarms of
midges from which the region takes
its name.
Each spring, these shallow
marshes and the lake’s 50 or so
islands serve as nesting and breeding
sites for what is probably the
largest variety of ducks, swans,
geese, and waders found at a single
location anywhere in the world,
among them the elusive Barrow’s
Goldeneye, a native of North
America found nowhere else in
Europe.
Soothing skin
and spirit alike
A designated nature reserve,
Mývatn is an area of fragile beauty
where tourist services have been
developed in such a way as to cause
as little disruption as possible to
what is a unique and highly delicate
ecosystem.
Opened in June 2004, Mývatn
Nature Baths is the latest addition to
the region’s many visitor attractions.
Drawing on a centuries-old tradition,
the tastefully designed complex
offers bathers a completely natural
experience that begins with a relaxing
dip in clouds of steam rising up
from a fissure deep in the Earth’s surface,
and ends with a luxurious swim
in a pool of geothermal water drawn
from depths of up to 2,500 metres.
Containing a unique blend of
minerals, silicates and geothermal
micro-organisms, the warm, soothing
waters of Mývatn Nature Baths
benefit both skin and spirit alike,
creating a sense of well-being which
lingers on as a lasting memory of
a visit to this spell-binding area at
Europe’s outer limits.
Facilities on offer include a
reception area and cafeteria, changing
rooms and showers for up to 120
guests, three natural steam baths
accommodating up to 50 bathers at
a time, and a 5000 m2 geothermal
bathing pool maintained at a constant
temperature of 100-106°F(38-
41ºC).
No matter the season, Mývatn
offers something for
everyone. Despite
its northerly location,
the region
enjoys a temperate
climate, and
the long summer
days with their
never-ending
daylight can
be surprisingly
warm. As summer
merges into
autumn, panoramic
shades of gold and brown
flash across the landscape,
while winter brings its own tapestry
of snow, sparkling frosts, and frequent
opportunities to enjoy the unforgettable
splendour of the Northern Lights.
Opening hours:
Summer:
09:00 – 24:00 daily
Winter:
17:00 – 23:00 Mondays - Fridays
11:00 – 23:00 Saturdays and Sundays
During winter, we offer special opening
times (out of opening hours) for groups.
Mývatn Nature Baths, 660 Mývatn
Tel. +354-464-4411
Fax. +354-464-4422
www.naturebaths.com
[email protected]
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