Secret Lagoon
Gamla Laugin
The Secret Lagoon, known locally as Gamla Laugin, is the oldest natural swimming pool in Iceland, offering a unique and authentic Icelandic geothermal experience with continuously flowing warm, sulfur-rich water.

๐Ÿ“œ Iceland's oldest natural swimming pool, established in 1891.
โ™จ๏ธ Experience a unique geothermal hot spring with continuous warm, sulfur-rich water.

Why Go

๐ŸŒŠ Relax in Iceland's oldest natural swimming pool
๐Ÿ”ฅ Observe active geysers and boiling hot springs along a walking path
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Enjoy a family-friendly, authentic Icelandic geothermal experience
๐Ÿ’ง Bathe in continuously flowing, sulfur-rich water (38-40ยฐC)

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ No swimming allowed in the boiling hot springs, only the main lagoon
โš ๏ธ Renovation closure from May 12th to May 22nd, 2025
๐ŸŒ™ Lagoon closes at 7 PM during Northern Lights season, no viewing from pool

Hours

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Winter Season (Oct 1 - May 31): Daily 10:00 - 19:00
๐ŸŽ„ Dec 24 & 31: 10:00 - 18:00
โ˜€๏ธ Summer Season (Jun 1 - Sep 30): Daily 10:00 - 20:00
โ›” Entry outside business hours is forbidden

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults (15+): kr. 4200
๐Ÿ‘ถ Children (14-): kr. 200 (max 3 per adult)
๐Ÿ‘ด Seniors (67+) & Disabled: kr. 2950 (with ID)
๐Ÿ‘™ Swimsuit/Towel rental: 1100 ISK each
๐Ÿ’ณ Accepts cash (ISK, USD, EUR), card (Apple Pay, VISA, MAESTRO, AmericanExpress)

Getting There

๐Ÿš— By Car: Hvammsvegur โ€“ 845 Flรบรฐir (GPS: 64ยฐ 8,238โ€™N, 20ยฐ 18,557โ€™W)
๐ŸšŒ By Tour: Stop on many Golden Circle tours
๐Ÿš By Public Bus: Limited service via Straeto (Routes 51/52 to Selfoss, 72/73 to Flรบรฐir)

Parking

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Private parking available for guests during opening hours
๐Ÿšซ Overnight parking and camping not permitted

Toilets & Showers

๐Ÿšฟ New changing rooms with showers (traditional Icelandic style, communal)
๐Ÿงผ Mandatory to shower without swimsuit before entering lagoon
๐Ÿ”’ Lockers with keys provided

Checklist

๐Ÿฉฑ Bring your own towel and swimsuit or rent/buy at reception
๐Ÿ’ Remove all jewelry, especially silver, to prevent discoloration
๐Ÿ’ง Stay hydrated and maintain blood sugar levels

Food

โ˜• Bistro offers snacks, hot/soft/alcoholic drinks, cup noodles, sandwiches
๐Ÿฆ Seasonally ice creams or hotdogs available
๐Ÿšซ No warm meals served (no kitchen for hot food)

Rules for Children

๐Ÿง’ Children 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult (max 3 children per adult)
๐Ÿšซ Children cannot enter the pool alone

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geothermal poolhot springnatural poolswimmingrelaxationhistorical sitefamily-friendlyoutdoor activityIcelandGolden CircleFlรบรฐirgeyser