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Hvammsvik Hot Springs in Iceland is N° 1 of The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026

Hvammsvik Hot Springs in Hvalfjörður, Iceland, is N° 1 of The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. N° 2 is Infinit Maximus in Brno, Czechia, and N° 3 is Vök Baths in Egilsstaðir, Iceland. The list names 100 saunas and baths in 29 countries; Germany has the most entries, 20.

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Germany · 20

20 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Germany, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Obermain Therme in Bad Staffelstein, at N° 22.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Japan · 11

11 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Japan, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Irifune Onsen in Osaka, at N° 23.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

United States · 9

9 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway, at N° 19.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Netherlands · 7

7 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in the Netherlands, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Sweet Lake Wellness in Zoetermeer, at N° 4.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Canada · 7

7 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Canada, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is La Source Bains Nordiques in Rawdon, at N° 14.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Iceland · 5

5 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Iceland, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Hvammsvik Hot Springs in Hvalfjörður, at N° 1.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Austria · 5

5 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Austria, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Rogner Bad Blumau in Bad Blumau, at N° 8.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

United Kingdom · 4

4 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in the United Kingdom, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is The Woodland Spa in Burnley, at N° 5.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Switzerland · 4

4 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Switzerland, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Fortyseven Wellness-Therme in Baden, at N° 43.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Belgium · 3

3 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Belgium, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Elaisa Energetic Wellness in Dilsen-Stokkem, at N° 12.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Italy · 3

3 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Italy, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is QC Terme Salsomaggiore in Salsomaggiore Terme, at N° 30.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

New Zealand · 2

2 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in New Zealand, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua, at N° 11.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Chile · 2

2 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Chile, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Termas Geometricas in Panguipulli, at N° 28.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Argentina · 2

2 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Argentina, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Termas de Fiambala in Fiambalá, at N° 48.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Turkey · 2

2 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in Turkey, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamam in Istanbul, at N° 63.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Czechia · 1

Infinit Maximus in Brno is the only entry from Czechia in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 2.

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Costa Rica · 1

Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa in La Fortuna is the only entry from Costa Rica in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 6.

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Norway · 1

The Well in Sofiemyr, near Oslo is the only entry from Norway in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 7.

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Jordan · 1

Alf Layla Wa Layla Turkish Bath in Amman is the only entry from Jordan in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 21.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Poland · 1

Roman Sauna & Baths in Czeladź is the only entry from Poland in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 25.

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Estonia · 1

Elamus Spa in Tallinn is the only entry from Estonia in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 33.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

France · 1

Yonaguni Spa in Obernai is the only entry from France in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 34.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Australia · 1

Aurora Spa & Bathhouse in Sorrento is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 37.

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Slovenia · 1

Terme Olimia in Podčetrtek is the only entry from Slovenia in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 49.

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Bulgaria · 1

Pulse Therme in Banya, near Bansko is the only entry from Bulgaria in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 64.

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Slovakia · 1

Spa Aphrodite Rajecké Teplice in Rajecké Teplice is the only entry from Slovakia in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 74.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Sweden · 1

Yasuragi Spa Hotel in Saltsjö-Boo, near Stockholm is the only entry from Sweden in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 84.

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United Arab Emirates · 1

Banya Forrest in Dubai is the only entry from the United Arab Emirates in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 86.

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Brazil · 1

Parque das Fontes in Rio Quente is the only entry from Brazil in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 98.

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By region

Asia · 11

The highest ranked entry from Asia in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, is Irifune Onsen in Osaka, Japan, at N° 23.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

the Middle East · 4

The highest ranked entry from the Middle East in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, is Alf Layla Wa Layla Turkish Bath in Amman, Jordan, at N° 21.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

North America · 16

The highest ranked entry from North America in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, is La Source Bains Nordiques in Rawdon, Canada, at N° 14.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Latin America · 6

The highest ranked entry from Latin America in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, is Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, at N° 6.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Oceania · 3

The highest ranked entry from Oceania in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, is Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua, New Zealand, at N° 11.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

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