Vök Baths winter 2020. Iceland's only thermal floating pools. Hot springs East Iceland. Egilsstadir.
Discover Iceland’s only floating pools.
Vök Baths is a geothermal destination on the beautiful Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland. Located only 5-kilometres northwest of Egilsstaðir, the largest settlement in the East, Vök Baths is an essential stop on any visit to this part of the country.
Vök Baths harnesses the geothermal power of the region to create a unique bathing experience with amazing views of the rest of the lake and the surrounding area. Fully immerse yourself in Iceland’s unique and untouched landscape and become one with nature at the country’s first series of geothermal floating pools.
An Icelandic hot spring destination like no other, the hot water is so pure, it’s certified as drinkable. Compared to the rest of the country, there are relatively few hot springs in East Iceland making Vök Baths an attraction you won’t want to miss!
Vök Baths boasts a collection of serene geothermal floating pools. The site is located on the gorgeous Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland.
Throughout the centuries, people living around Lake Urriðavatn noticed certain spots on the lake that curiously did not freeze in the wintertime. The Icelandic name given to these ice-free patches is Vök (plural Vakir) and their source was discovered to be underwater hot springs streaming up to warm the surface from deep under the lake. Before the hot water was discovered, people were convinced that there were some kind of monster living on the bottom of the lake that either melted or broke the ice.
Iceland is famous for its geothermal activity, however, the eastern part of the country is home to comparatively fewer hot springs, making Vök Baths a rarity in this sparsely populated region.
Completed in the summer of 2019, Vök Baths is Iceland’s newest geothermal destination and boasts the country’s first and only series of floating pools, allowing guests to soak in the hot water, within and surrounded by the lake.
The floating pools take their shape from the ice-free patches on the lake ice, created by the hot springs in the lake.
Iceland, May 2017
Kelly and I split from Canada for 3 days to tackle as much of Iceland as we possibly could. With only about 60 hours on the Island we definitely accomplished more than I expected. I didn't get shots of all the places we ended up but here is a compilation of some of the highlights I did capture.
MUSIC RIGHTS
Song: Shine on Me
Artist: Dan Auerbach
Album: Waiting on a Song
Year: 2017
Reykjavik campsite. .Iceland 2015
Iceland 20150725.3 Overlook on 62 to Birkimelur Swimming Pool
Drive day #3 of our two week road trip around Iceland. This is Mobius ActionCam wide angle video of the drive from the overlook on 62 to Birkimelur Swimming Pool along 62 in the Westfjords. We are driving a 2014 Kia Sorento Diesel.
Travelling across Iceland - Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir
5 minutes of planning, 30 minute of preparation, 1,300 kilometres and not enough cash on me for gas.
Song:
First travel video I've made, wish I had recorded for longer as I had to leave my bike in Vík after I ran out of fuel. But I met a lot of interesting people along the way. Happy times!
Construction of floating pools in Iceland (time-lapse)
In the beginning of summer 2019, Bluet delivered floating pools to new Vök Baths spa in Egilsstaðir, Iceland. The pools were manufactured in Finland and the modules were transported to Iceland in containers. This video shows the assembly, installation and final touches of the pools in Lake Urriðavatn.
For more information about floating construction, go to bluet.fi. To experience the pools, visit Vök Baths (vok-baths.is).
Vopnafjörður, Vopnafjordur, East Iceland
The village of Vopnafjörður is on Kolbeinstanga, with varied opportunities for relaxation and outdoor activities. Many marked walking trails lead through Vopnafjörður's natural pearls. One of them, the elephant, is a rock pillar on the east side of Vopnafjörður.
Two celebrations will be in Vopnafjörður in 2013: Vopnaskak, a family-oriented holiday with many activities, from 4.-7. July, and a cultural celebration, Once upon an August evening, in honor of the brothers Jónas and Jón Múla, held 5.-11. August.
Kaupvangur Cultural Center is worth a visit: visitor information, Kaupvangskaffi, Múlastofa (an exhibit about the life and music of two brothers, Jónas and Jón Múla), and East Iceland Emigration Center providing information about 19th century emigrants. The Kaupvangur is open 10:00 -- 18:00 daily in the summer.
In Hofsárdal is the old farm Bustarfell, one of Iceland's best-kept turf houses whose uniqueness lies in its clear image of farming practices and lifestyle from before 1770 until 1966. The museum is open daily through the summer, 10:00 -- 18:00. Café Croft is next door.
The golf course is nine holes whose layout is determined by its surroundings: steep hillside, diagonal layout and whimsical.
The Selárdal swimming pool, on the banks of the river where it runs through a shallow canyon, is famous for it's lovely surroundings. About 12 km. north of the village, open daily 7:00 -- 23:00.
Vopnafjörður's campground is small and peaceful, in a lovely setting overlooking the village. All basic services are available for vehicles, trailers and tenters.
Þéttbýlið Vopnafjörður stendur á Kolbeinstanga. Hér er fjöldi möguleika til afþreyingar og útivistar. Merktar gönguleiðar eru margar, fjölbreyttar og leiða á vit náttúruperla Vopnafjarðar. „Fíllinn, er ein þessara perla, steindrangur í austanverðum Vopnafirði.
Bæjarhátíðir Vopnafjarðar eru tvær sumarið 2013. Vopnaskak er fjölbreytt fjölskylduhátíð, haldinn dagana 4. -- 7. júlí. Menningarhátíðin „Einu sinni á ágústkveldi, er tileinkuð þeim bræðrum Jónasi og Jóni Múla og verður dagana 5.-11. ágúst.
Menningarsetur Vopnafjarðar, Kaupvangur, er áhugaverður staður að heimsækja. Þar má m.a. finna upplýsingamiðstöð ferðafólks, kaffihús og Múlastofu, safn um líf og list Jónasar og Jóns Múla. Þar er Vestufaramiðstöðin starfrækt sem veitir upplýsingar um tengsl og ættir Íslendinga við Vesturfara síns tíma. Húsið er opið frá kl. 10:00 -- 18:00 alla daga sumarsins.
Í Hofsárdal, stendur gamla ættarsetrið Bustarfell, einn af best varðveittu torfbæjum Íslands. Sérstaða safnsins felst í því glöggri miðlun breyttra búskapar- og lifnaðarhátta fólks allt frá því fyrir 1770 til þess er hætt var að búa í bænum árið 1966. Safnið er opið alla daga sumarsins frá 10:00 -- 18:00 sem og kaffihúsið Hjáleigan.
Golfvöllurinn er 9 holu völlur, sem legu sinna vegna hefur ákveðna sérstöðu - hæðótt landslag, skásneitt í tilfellum og fjölbreytt.
Selárdalslaug stendur við bakka Selár þar sem hún rennur í grunnu gljúfri. Leitun er að jafn fagurri staðsetningu fyrir sundlaug enda laugin rómuð fyrir umhverfi sitt. Laugin er um 12 km frá Vopnafjarðarkaupstað. Opnunartími er frá 07:00 -- 23:00.
Tjaldsvæði Vopnafjarðar er lítið en huggulegt, staðsett á fallegum stað ofarlega í þéttbýlinu norðanverðu. Öll grunnþjónusta við húsbíla og hverskonar tjöld.
Torfæran með Marinó Daða 2016
Akranes Formula Offroad
Guesthouse Skjöldólfsstaðir in Jökuldalur Iceland - Icelandic Farm Holidays
Guesthouse in the area amongst reindeer in the East. Rooms with shared bathroom. Meals upon request. Playground indoors and outdoors for the children. Swimming pool and hot tub. Camping site.
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Hótel Húni - www.hotelhuni.com
We are very excited to welcome you to our newly renovated two star hotel located at Húnavellir, just a few miles from Blönduós. At Hótel Húni we strive for a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. In June we open our hotel doors with 28 bright and cozy double and single rooms. For the 2016 season we will be open from June 3rd through September. We are located in the middle of some of the most beautiful landmark places in the north west. We are located just a few miles off the main road with a hot spring supply right on our land making in possible to have a heated outdoor swimming pool and a hot jacuzzi right at our doorstep. To all our guests we offer a warm and calming bathing experience at our beautiful pool located right outside your window - a perfect place to relax in the midnight sun after a great day in the Icelandic nature.
At arrival all guests are offered a guided tour through and around the building and are treated with a small home baked good from our kitchen a long with a cup of warm coffee or tea. At Hótel Húni you are in the Icelandic countryside so we want to welcome you 'country style'.
Gusethouse Steinsstaðir in Skagafjörður Iceland - Icelandic Farm Holidays
Accommodation in a former school building and a separate building. Rooms with shared and private bathroom. Swimming pool and hot tub, facilities for football and volleyball. Hiking trails.
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Blue Lagoon! | Iceland Travels Day 4!
The one where we spend our final day in Iceland saying goodbye to our AirBNB and swim around at the Blue Lagoon!
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Sandhotel in Reykjavik, Iceland | Eclectic Bar Drinks in the Lobby
Located in Reykjavik, the Sandhotel is a boutique hotel right in the heart of the City. This is a shot of the bar near the lobby of the hotel.
The local craft beers, along with the craft cocktails, did not disappoint.
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(Graduation) Photoshoot-worthy Scenery in Iceland (Vlog #11: Akureyri to Hvammstangi)
Day 6 of the Iceland Ring Road trip was also Huang’s birthday! We travelled from Akureyri (the cutest city in Iceland) to Hvammstangi; had local fish & chips, hopped to more (little) Icelandic towns, and passing by an extremely beautiful scenery that I made my friend put on his graduation gown and shot a series of grad photos! We ended the day at Hvammstangi Cottages, cooked our 3rd and last meal of the trip, and enjoyed another stunning 10pm sunset in Spring.
keep travelling,
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Camping at Landmannalaugar HD (Iceland)
A new version of my time lapse now in HD
Icelandic Ring Road Adventures: Vík to Húsavík (HD)
A collection of favourite moments from a camping road trip around Iceland's Ring Road, in this case just between Vík and Húsavík. Remember to select HD/1080p!
Locations in order:
Dyrholaey (from the clifftop)
Reynisfjara (Black Beach)
Skaftafell Park (from the Cafe :D)
Husavik (whale watching tour)
Skaftafellsjökull
Hengifoss
Seyðisfjorður
Egilsstaðir
Dettifoss
Diamond Beach and Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Dyrholaey Cliff seen from inland (in a cave)
Egilsstaðir and Lagarfljót
Myrdalsjökull from the Ring Road
Seyðisfjorður sundlaug (swimming pool)
Höfn Campsite
Dyrholaey Beach
Vesturhorn
Music:
Where No One Goes by Jonsi, from the film How to Train Your Dragon 2.
Iceland - the amazing land
Iceland, the land of ice and fire...
Waterfalls (lots of lots of 'foss'), green (light green) moss, Mars landscape, hotpot (hot spring), Icelandic sheep (on the hill, road, trail...everywhere), campervan (#campeasy), dog-friendly trials, cute doggies, happy people, sushi & gelato at Costco, super-expensive gas (N1/ Olis), Ice-cream/ soft serve (#Efstidalur II), public swimming pool, #Bonussupermarket, Icelandic sweater, National parks, glacier lagoon, black sand beach, ... It wasn't the most comfortable trip, but I have to say I had a very good sleep every night wherever we parked our van. Your body was so comfortable with all the soaking and bathing. Your mind was liting up every turn that we made. Driving can be very dangerous and very pleasing at the same time. This one time, I can feel my heart was beating fast driving on the narrow road next to the cliff combine with thick fog and suddenly 18 wheel-truck passing you like he was driving on I-5.
#Ringroad #Goldencircle #KEF #Kirkjufell #Snaefellsnes #HELLISSANDUR CAMPING #koonnunme_iceland #Vik #Seljalandsfoss #Skógafoss #Hálsanefshellir_Cave #Vatnajökull_National_Park #Fjaðrárgljúfur #Eldhraun #easticeland #Seydisfjordur Egilsstadir #Egilsstaðastofa_campsite #Goðafoss #Mývatnm #galaxy9plus #mavicair #dji
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Sela River Vopnafjordur - 90cm Cock from Bjarnahylur
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Lyngás Guesthouse
Lyngás Guesthouse is located in the heart of East Iceland, in the beautiful town of Egilsstaðir. All main services such as shopping, restaurant's and swimming pool are within walking distance.
At Lyngás guesthouse we offer made up beds and/or sleeping bag accommodation in nice rooms with a beautiful view. The location of Lyngás Guesthouse is perfect if you wish to enjoy the wide variety of sightseeing excursions in East Iceland.
Lyngás Guesthouse offers the ideal accommodation whether it's for families, groups or individuals. The guesthouse has seven rooms that include one room for single person, three double rooms, one for three person, one five persons room and one six persons room.
All general facilities are available so that our guests can enjoy their stay, these include a comfortable lounge, kitchen facilities, internet access and shared toilet facilities.