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Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin - Originally built in 1891, the
Gamla Laugin
as it eventually came to be known, was Iceland’s first swimming pool. For decades thereafter, Gamla Laugin was virtually abandoned until its present day owner decided to give it new life in 2005. By this time, the pool had long been forgotten and for a few years he used it as his own private heated swimming pool just for himself and a few friends, remaining a secret for several years. That is how The Secret Lagoon got its enigmatic name.
A natural hot spring feeds the lagoon with 38-39°C water that bubbles up from deep within the earth at a rate of 10 litres per second, constantly replenishing itself so that there is a steady supply of fresh clean water in the pool at any given time.
The Secret Lagoon offers brand new facilities next the hot spring area in Fludir. Facilities available: changing rooms, showers, resting rooms, bar and restaurant area. With the completion of changing rooms, showering facilities, outside deck, walkways and a small café, The Secret Lagoon quietly opened in the summer of 2014.
- Admission
- Towel (available for rent at the reception)
- Swimwear (available for rent at the reception)
Located in the petite village of Fludir, amidst the Golden Circle area, you will find the Secret Lagoon natural hot springs. We’ve preserved its uniqueness and natural charm to offer our visitors an authentic Icelandic experience. A truly enchanting ambiance is created by the natural backdrop and steam evaporating into thin air. The water temperature consistently remains between 38-40 Celsius throughout the year. The entire vicinity is adorned with numerable geothermal spots and a quaint Geysir that graciously performs an eruption every 5 minutes for the amusement of our guests unwinding in the hot spring. During winters, the area often becomes a theatre to the spectacular Northern lights, and what could be a more mesmerizing way to relish this spectacle than soaking in the warm water amidst the earthly steam?
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.