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Forest Lagoon Admission in Akureyri

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Forest Lagoon Admission in Akureyri

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Soak in Geothermal Pools with Panoramic North Iceland Views

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About tour

Soak in geothermal pools surrounded by birch and pine, with views opening out over Eyjafjörður, one of Iceland's longest fjords. Forest Lagoon's setting is its signature: wooded landscapes are uncommon here, and a spa sitting inside one even more so. Steam drifts up through the trees as you move between the pools, a Finnish sauna, and a cold plunge, the contrast bathing that's long been part of Icelandic wellness culture.

Choose from three admission packages: standard entry, or admission with a towel and one or two drinks included. Forest Lagoon sits just minutes from central Akureyri, with a free shuttle running from town.

Highlights

Soak in pools above Eyjafjörður fjord
Unwind in Vaðlaskógur forest
Warm up in the Finnish sauna with mountain views
Sip drinks at three swim-up bars
Plunge into the 11°C (51,8°F) cold pool
Dine at Forest Bistro by the fireplace
Hop on the free shuttle from Akureyri

Included

Forest Lagoon admission
Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel
Lockers for clothes and valuables
Towel rental (Calm and Delight passes)
One or two drinks (Calm and Delight passes)
Free shuttle from central Akureyri

What to bring

Swimsuit
Towel for Warm admission (or rent on-site)
Flip-flops (optional)
Empty reusable water bottle

Tour Snapshot

Availability All Year

Duration ~2 hours

Departs From Akureyri

Level Easy Suitable for most people in fair condition.

Minimum age No min age

Meet on Location Yes

Pickup Yes

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Itinerary

Forest Lagoon sits in Vaðlaskógur forest, a 5-minute drive from central Akureyri across Eyjafjörður fjord. The two geothermal pools, the Finnish sauna, and a cold plunge share one open area, so guests can move freely between them. Both pools hold 37°C (98.6°F), the sauna runs near 80°C (176°F), and the plunge sits at 11°C (51.8°F). Most visits last around two hours, and the lagoon is open daily from 10 AM to midnight, with guests asked to leave the water by 11:30 PM. Forest Bistro on site serves light dishes and drinks throughout the day.

ADMISSION OPTIONS

Hlýja/Warm

Forest Lagoon entry
Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel in the showers
Lockers for clothes and valuables
Towels are available for rent on-site

Ró/Calm

Forest Lagoon entry
Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel in the showers
Lockers for clothes and valuables
Towel included
One drink included (a few menu items excluded)

Unun/Delight

Forest Lagoon entry
Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel in the showers
Lockers for clothes and valuables
Towel included
Two drinks included (a few menu items excluded)

PLEASE NOTE

Guests are required to shower before entering the lagoon facilities
Towels aren't included in standard (Warm) admission and can be rented on-site
Food and beverages are available for purchase at Forest Bistro
If you'll need a child car seat on the shuttle for ages 1 to 3, let us know in advance
Swim-up bars are available within the lagoon area
Guests under 5 years enter free of charge

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Floors and walkways can be slippery, especially near the pools and on stairs.
Stay hydrated, particularly between sauna sessions. Outside food and drinks aren't permitted in the spa.
Mobile phones aren't allowed in the locker rooms.
For Ró /Calm and Unun/Delight, the included drink (s) automatically apply to the first beverages you scan with your wristband. Most menu items qualify, with a few exceptions.
A lost wristband fee of 5,000 ISK applies.

Age requirements

Children 5 and under enter free of charge
Children under 12 aren't allowed after 8 PM
Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult or guardian

Child car seats on the shuttle

Children under 6 must travel in a child car seat
Forest Lagoon provides seats for ages 1 to 5 (3-point and 5-point harnesses)
For ages 1 to 3, inform in advance so that a seat is ready on the bus
Parents of younger infants must bring their own car seat

PICKUP (SHUTTLE)

Forest Lagoon's free shuttle runs between Akureyri and the spa for all admission packages. Boarding is first-come, first-served, with priority for guests holding a Forest Lagoon ticket. On busy days, the operator adds extra departures, up to three per hour.

Low season (September 7 to May 31)

Meeting point: Centrum Kitchen and Bar, Skipagata, in central Akureyri
Outbound: daily at 6:45 PM
Return: leaves Forest Lagoon at 10 PM
The shuttle does not run on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1

High season (June 1 to September 6)

Daytime service from the harbor, designed around cruise arrivals but open to all guests:

Meeting point: Tangabryggja Harbor, Akureyri
Outbound: every hour on the hour from 10 AM to 5 PM (a 9 AM departure also runs in June, July, and August)
Return: 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM, and 5:15 PM
Travel time: under 10 minutes each way

Evening service from central Akureyri:

Meeting points: Centrum Kitchen and Bar (Skipagata) at 5:30 PM, then Urbanfarm (Hafnarstræti) at 5:35 PM
Return: leaves Forest Lagoon at 8 PM or 9 PM

The high-season schedule also operates on these shoulder dates: May 18, 23, 27, and 31, and September 17 and 21.