12 Best Cold Plunge Tubs, Tested by Experts (2024): Which Brand Provides The Ultimate Chill?

The Nordic Wave Viking ice bath tub features a vertical design, which is different from the many bathtub-like plunges we’ve tested and researched. The vertical design allows you to sit in an upright position versus reclining or lying down. Some folks prefer the sitting position during a cold plunge because you’re not exactly relaxing in chilling waters. Ultimately, it’s a personal preference.  

It comes standard with the tub, lid, chiller, and a step stool for dropping into the vertical tub. 

But, certified personal trainer Lindsay Scheele says you’re more upright in this tub than in other vertical cold plunges. She gave it a 4.5 out of 5 for durability, saying in our Nordic Wave Cold Plunge review, “It feels very high-end.”