Iceland's Premier Geothermal RetreatEst. 2012

Bathe beneath
the Northern
Lights.

AuroraSpa sits atop a volcanic ridge in the Icelandic Highlands — where ancient geothermal springs, Nordic wellness traditions, and the aurora borealis converge into one transformative experience.

12°C
Year-round water temp
94%
Guest satisfaction
8
Thermal pools
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Aerial view of geothermal hot spring pool surrounded by volcanic black rock, steaming mineral water, dark moody atmosphere

Pure.

No chemicals. No additives. Just geothermal water as nature created it.

38°C

Optimal thermal temperature

Person submerged in steaming geothermal pool at night, dark volcanic surroundings, misty atmospheric lighting

Our Philosophy

Beyond the
Surface.

AuroraSpa was built on a single belief: that true wellness emerges when ancient earth energy meets human stillness. Our geothermal pools are not amenities — they are the medicine.

Volcanic Mineral Therapy

Our springs contain silica, sulfur, and 28 trace minerals drawn from 2,000 meters below the Icelandic crust.

Nordic Wellness Rituals

Contrast bathing, cold plunge, and sauna sequences rooted in 400 years of Scandinavian thermal tradition.

Restorative Stillness

No phones in the springs. No schedules. Just the sound of water, wind, and your own breath returning.

2,400+
Guests welcomed annually
14
Years of Nordic hospitality
3
International wellness awards
100%
Renewable geothermal energy

Signature Experiences

The Thermal Journey.

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Availability: High this week
Steaming geothermal pool at night under aurora borealis green lights, volcanic black rock, deep shadows, misty atmosphere
Most Sought

Signature Experience

Aurora Bathing

Float in 38°C geothermal water as the aurora borealis paints the sky above. Our outdoor thermal pool sits at 1,100m elevation with unobstructed northern horizon views.

Sep – Mar · 2 hrs · From $180 per person
Dimly lit wooden sauna interior with glowing heated stones, steam rising, dark atmospheric lighting, Nordic timber walls

Thermal Contrast

Nordic Sauna Ritual

90 min · From $95
Close-up of volcanic grey mineral mud texture with subtle steam, dark stone background, spa treatment setting

Mineral Immersion

Volcanic Mud Therapy

60 min · From $120
Series of geothermal pools in volcanic highland landscape at dusk, misty steam, dark mountains in background
Full Day

Full-Day Ritual

Thermal Journey

A guided progression through all 8 thermal pools — each calibrated to a different mineral composition and temperature. The complete AuroraSpa experience.

Full day · From $240
Midnight hot spring pool with teal glowing water reflection, dark volcanic surroundings, stars visible overhead
Exclusive

After-Dark Ritual

Midnight Swim

Exclusive after-hours access to the main aurora pool from 11pm–2am. Champagne service and stargazing guide included.

Fri & Sat · 11pm–2am · From $160
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Guest Stories

Real Souls.
Real Healing.

I've stayed at Amangiri, Six Senses, and Singita. AuroraSpa is the only place that made me feel like the earth itself was healing me. The midnight aurora bath at 1am was the most profound experience of my life.
Portrait of Ingrid Thorvaldsen, AuroraSpa guest
Ingrid Thorvaldsen
Wellness Director, Copenhagen
Aurora Suite · 5 nights
01 / 03
Aerial view of AuroraSpa thermal pools at dusk, volcanic landscape, misty steam rising, dark moody atmosphere
Before
Day 5
4.97
Average guest rating
Based on 1,240+ reviews
2,400+
Guests healed
Minimalist luxury hotel room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking volcanic landscape at dusk, dark moody interior, warm amber glow
Luxury Stays

Luxury Stays

Sleep above the geothermal fields.

Four distinct accommodation categories — from floor-to-ceiling glass Aurora Suites to subterranean Stone Cottages carved from volcanic basalt. Every room faces the springs.

24
Private suites
Thermal access
Explore Stays
Elegant Nordic restaurant interior with dark wood, warm candlelight, minimalist plating on stone, moody atmospheric lighting
Nordic Dining

Nordic Dining

Cuisine drawn from volcanic soil.

Chef Björn Sigurðsson's tasting menu changes with Iceland's seasons — langoustine from Breiðafjörður, lamb from highland farms, herbs grown in our geothermal greenhouse.

3
Dining venues
7
Course tasting menu
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AuroraSpa geothermal pools at night with aurora borealis overhead, deep teal water glowing, volcanic rock edges, dramatic night sky
Aurora Season Open · Sep – Mar 2026

Your skin's best chapter
starts here.

Limited to 48 guests at any time. Reserve your dates now — winter aurora season fills 14 weeks in advance.

Free cancellation 30 days prior
Secure payment
Personalized wellness plan included
3 suites available this week