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Explore natural hot springs, hidden soaking pools, and thermal baths with our regional hot springs guide and map.
Browse by country and region across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia to find the perfect place to soak.
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Why visit Hot Springs
People visit hot springs for three practical reasons: they want to relax, they want warm-water relief after hiking or travel, and they want a scenic soak that feels different from a pool or spa at home. The water does the work. Muscles loosen, feet recover, and cold-weather trips instantly get better once you’re in a hot pool.
Hot springs also fit different comfort levels. Some travelers look for an easy-access hot spring with a short walk and predictable conditions. Others plan around natural hot springs that take a hike, a gravel road, or a 4x4 approach because the payoff is privacy, views, and the feeling of earning the soak. In mountain areas, a hot spring can be the best part of a winter trip or a post-ski day. In warmer regions, springs often pair well with a river or cooler pools for contrast.
The best reason, though, is simple: a good hot spring turns a regular day into a reset, whether you want a quick dip or a long, quiet soak outdoors.
Hot springs also fit different comfort levels. Some travelers look for an easy-access hot spring with a short walk and predictable conditions. Others plan around natural hot springs that take a hike, a gravel road, or a 4x4 approach because the payoff is privacy, views, and the feeling of earning the soak. In mountain areas, a hot spring can be the best part of a winter trip or a post-ski day. In warmer regions, springs often pair well with a river or cooler pools for contrast.
The best reason, though, is simple: a good hot spring turns a regular day into a reset, whether you want a quick dip or a long, quiet soak outdoors.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I find hot springs near my location?
A: On HotSpringsGuides.com you can search hot springs by city, region, or country using the search bar at the top of the page. Type a place name (for example “Denver”, “Iceland” or “Kyoto”) and we’ll show hot springs near that location. You can then narrow the results with filters for experience type (natural hot springs, hot spring resorts, public pools) and difficulty (roadside, short walk, hike-in).
2. What’s the difference between natural hot springs and hot spring resorts?
A: Natural hot springs (sometimes called wild or undeveloped hot springs) are simple pools in natural settings with little or no infrastructure. Hot spring resorts and spas are fully developed properties with maintained pools, changing rooms, restrooms and often hotels, restaurants and spa services. On each listing we tag the experience type so you can quickly see whether a hot spring is wild, rustic-developed or a resort-style soak.
3. How do clothing-optional hot springs work? Will people be nude?
A: Some hot springs, especially remote natural pools, have a clothing-optional culture, while many resorts and public pools require swimsuits. We flag locations that are known to be clothing-optional or have strict swimwear rules whenever that information is available. Local etiquette and laws vary by country and region, so always respect posted signs, follow local regulations, and be mindful of families and other visitors.