Goryachiy Istochnik
Severobaikalsk, Buryatia, Russia
- Location
- Severobaikalsk, Buryatia, Russia
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Goryachiy Istochnik is a thermal spring located near Severobaikalsk, in Buryatia, Russia. The water reaches around 41°C. The site is set outdoors, in a secluded natural setting ideal for relaxation.
Insider tip — Situated on the northern shore of Lake Baikal in Russia's Buryatia Republic, this hot spring taps a rift-zone hydrothermal system associated with the ancient Baikal Rift — one of the world's deepest continental rifts. The clear water emerges through Precambrian granite at a steady temperature, even as winter temperatures outside drop to -30°C. Bathing in these springs while surrounded by Siberian taiga and Baikal's frozen expanse is a profoundly remote experience. The Trans-Siberian Railway passes nearby, making it accessible from Irkutsk.
Nearby
Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Hiver pour la neige + onsen.