With endless natural wonders, Iceland is a thrilling destination for a family holiday. Iceland is especially well known for it’s geothermal activity, with active volcanos, steam vents and bubbling mud pots. One especially fun way to experience this phenomenon first-hand is to visit these kid-friendly geothermal pools in Iceland.
Imagine soaking in naturally warm, mineral-rich waters surrounded by breathtaking landscapes – it’s an experience that your whole family. From the world-famous Blue Lagoon to hidden gems like the Secret Lagoon, there’s a geothermal pool perfect for every family.

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Each of these geothermal pools offers a distinct experience. The Blue Lagoon, with its milky-blue waters, provides a luxurious setting, while the Secret Lagoon offers a more rustic, natural environment.
The Vök Baths feature unique floating pools on a serene lake, and the Forest Lagoon immerses visitors in a woodland setting. GeoSea Geothermal Pools and Mývatn Nature Baths boast stunning views and rejuvenating waters.
Visiting these kid-friendly geothermal pools in Iceland will undoubtedly create lasting memories for your family – I know it did for ours!
1. The Blue Lagoon
Region: Reykjavik / Reykjanes Peninsula
When most people close their eyes and think of geothermal pools in Iceland, they think of the Blue Lagoon, and for good reason. The Blue Lagoon is famous the world-over for its warm, silky, icy blue waters. We’ve been to the Blue Lagoon on both of our family trips to Iceland, and I’m here to tell you it is truly amazing.
Our kids were 2 & 4 when we first visited the Blue Lagoon, and despite being so young, they talked about it for years. When we returned to these famous geothermal waters 6 years later, the experience was every bit as special the second time.
Blue Lagoon Tickets
Entry to the Blue Lagoon is with timed-entry tickets. Book your entry tickets and/or transportation packages as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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A visit to the Blue Lagoon is a must for any family vacation to Iceland. We have written an entire post with everything you need to know about visiting the Blue Lagoon with kids.
2. The Secret Lagoon
Region: Golden Circle
A fun alternative to the Blue Lagoon, within easy driving distance of Reykjavik, is the Secret Lagoon – the oldest geothermal pool in Iceland. The Secret Lagoon is a large outdoor pool which is surrounded by many steaming geothermal hot spots. The boiling hot water from these geothermal vents flow into the Secret Lagoon, keeping the soothing waters nice and warm.
The closer you get to the source of the hot water, the hotter the water in the Secret Lagoon gets. We had fun bathing in this very hot water, but it quickly became too much, so we wandered over to a fountain which pumped cold water into the lagoon. We loved becoming freezing cold from the water, before plunging back into the warm water of the Secret Lagoon.
Located close to mega-attractions such as Geysir and the Gullfoss waterfall (one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland), a visit to the Secret Lagoon should be a part of of any family trip to the Golden Circle.
Secret Lagoon Tickets
A more affordable alternative to the Blue Lagoon, the Secret Lagoon also sells their tickets on a timed-entry basis.
3. Vök Baths
Region: East Iceland
One of the more unique geothermal baths in Iceland, the Vök Baths feature two floating infinity pools within the frigid waters of Urriðavatn Lake.
When you first leave the change rooms, you walk through the brisk Iceland air to a large on-land pool with water at roughly body temperature. It’s a very pleasant temperature – nicely warm, but not too hot.
It’s another short walk through the invigoratingly cool Icelandic air to the two floating infinity pools. It’s such a relief to immerse yourself in the hot geothermal water of these pools after walking wet through the air.
What makes this such a fun Iceland geothermal pool is the opportunity to leave the floating hot pools and go for a fast dip in the icy cold waters of Urriðavatn Lake. Our kids each jumped in the icy cold lake water twice, and I tried it once.
The lake water is incredibly cold, and it is a very shocking feeling! Jumping back in the hot geothermal waters of the Vök Baths is equally exhilarating as your whole body tingles as it quickly warms up.
Our kids loved our visit to the very unique Vök Baths!
Vök Baths Admission Tickets
Avoid disappointment, and buy your timed-entry admission tickets to the Vök Baths today!
4. GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths
Region: North Iceland
The northern Icelandic town of Húsavík is known as the whale watching capital of Iceland. A fun treat after spending the morning out on the water is to spend a lazy afternoon in a stunning, oceanside geothermal pool.
The GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths have one of the most spectacular settings for a geothermal bath anywhere in Iceland. They are set up high on a hill, overlooking Skjálfandi Bay with a line of snow-capped mountains on the far side of the bay. It was breathtaking.
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GeoSea has three pools to choose from – the main pool is the hottest, a slightly cooler adjacent pool, also offers amazing views, while the smaller bar pool is tucked away near the main building.
As happens in Iceland, the day we visited Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths was an extraordinarily windy day (notice the waves in the pool in our pictures). At first it was a bit disappointing, but then I thought, “hey – this is a true Iceland experience”, so we embraced it. We even started having contests about who could stand up in the wind the longest.
We ended up staying a lot longer at the Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths than the other kid-friendly geothermal pools in Iceland. The setting was amazing and the wind helped cool us off, such that we didn’t overheat too fast.
Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths Tickets
You really have to see the views from the GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths to believe them. This geothermal pool is special.
We didn’t visit the following two Iceland geothermal pools, as they were too close to the Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths (all within a 2 hour drive). We didn’t feel like visiting geothermal pools multiple days in a row on our family trip to Iceland. If you are visiting North Iceland, you can take your pick of these three amazing geothermal pools!
5. Mývatn Nature Baths
Region: North Iceland
The Mývatn Nature Baths in North Iceland offer a serene geothermal experience, where visitors can relax in mineral-rich waters drawn from depths of up to 2,500 meters. The soothing temperatures, ranging between 36 to 40°C, combined with the surrounding volcanic landscapes, create a tranquil setting that rejuvenates both body and mind.
6. Forest Lagoon Thermal Baths
The Forest Lagoon offers a unique geothermal bathing experience, allowing visitors to relax in warm, mineral-rich waters while surrounded by lush woodland.
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If you’d like to experience bathing in a natural hot spring in Iceland, don’t miss the Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River Hike. Get full details in our post on the Best Things to do in Iceland with Kids.
Dan Brewer is an intrepid family travel blogger with a passion for exploring the world's most captivating destinations. With 58 countries under his belt and a sense of wanderlust that knows no bounds, he has made it his life's mission to share his travel experiences and insights with fellow families who love to travel.
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