Secret Lagoon
Gamla Laugin
Fee required
Swimming
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Iceland's oldest natural swimming pool, known locally as Gamla Laugin, offers an authentic geothermal experience with continuously flowing warm, sulfur-rich water, active geysers, and a natural, simple atmosphere.

πŸ“œ Iceland's oldest natural swimming pool, established in 1891.
♨️ Offers an authentic geothermal experience with continuously flowing warm, sulfur-rich water (38-40Β°C).

Why Go

🌊 Relax in Iceland's oldest natural swimming pool
πŸ”₯ Observe active geysers and boiling hot springs
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Enjoy a family-friendly, authentic Icelandic geothermal experience
πŸ’§ Bathe in continuously flowing, sulfur-rich water

Why Avoid

⚠️ Pool floors can feel slippery and slimy
πŸŒ™ Northern Lights viewing not possible from pool due to early closing
⚠️ Renovation closure from May 12th to May 22nd, 2025

Tips

βœ… Pre-booking highly recommended due to high demand
πŸ’ Remove all silver jewelry to prevent discoloration due to sulfur
🚿 Mandatory to shower without swimsuit before entering lagoon

Cost

πŸ’° Adults kr. 4200, children (14-) kr. 200, seniors/disabled kr. 2950.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily, 10:00-19:00 (winter), 10:00-20:00 (summer); special hours on Dec 24 & 31 (10:00-18:00).

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Private parking available for guests during opening hours. No overnight parking or camping permitted.

🚿 Toilets & Showers

New changing rooms with lockers and communal showers (separate for men/women). Soap and hair dryers provided.

β˜• Food

Bistro offers snacks, hot/soft/alcoholic drinks, cup noodles, sandwiches. No warm meals served.

πŸ§’ Rules for Children

Children 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult (one adult can accompany max 3 children). Water temperature unsafe for young children under three years old.

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Swimming

Main lagoon 38-40Β°C, 40 cm to 1 meter deep. Three pools available: main, hot paddling, and a cold plunge pool.