Ranking the World’s Most Stunning Thermal Pools – Iceland vs Japan vs Turkey
Imagine sinking into steaming mineral water while snow falls silently around you. In this cinematic countdown, we explore the top 10 most breathtaking winter hot springs on Earth—where cold air and volcanic heat collide in pure luxury.
From the snow-covered Japanese onsens of Hakone and Kusatsu to the milky-blue waters of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, the rugged wilderness of Alaska, and the ancient thermal terraces of Turkey, these are the ultimate cold-weather escapes.
In this video, you’ll discover:
• Banff & Chena Hot Springs – Soaking in the wild Rockies and Alaskan aurora zones
• Blue Lagoon, Myvatn & Hveravellir – Iceland’s surreal, alien-like geothermal pools
• Kusatsu & Hakone Onsen – Japan’s legendary “snow and steam” rituals
• Terme di Saturnia & Polaria – Ancient Roman luxury vs. modern Italian alpine design
• Pamukkale, Turkey – The “Cotton Castle” of white travertine terraces
Perfect if you’re searching for:
• best winter vacations
• luxury travel destinations
• unique honeymoon destinations
• bucket list travel ideas
• hot springs winter
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro: Snow, Steam & Silence
0:45 #10 Banff Upper Hot Springs, Canada
1:45 #9 Hveravellir Hot Springs, Iceland
2:45 #8 Kusatsu Onsen, Japan
3:45 #7 Terme di Saturnia, Italy
4:45 #6 Blue Lagoon, Iceland
5:45 #5 Chena Hot Springs, Alaska
6:45 #4 Myvatn Nature Baths, Iceland
7:45 #3 Polaria Hot Springs, Italy
8:45 #2 Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Turkey
9:45 #1 Hakone Open-Air Onsen, Japan
10:45 Which one is your dream soak?
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Question: Would you rather soak in an isolated Alaskan spring under the Northern Lights or a luxury Japanese Onsen with views of Mt. Fuji? Let us know in the comments!
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