Pool
Laugarás Lagoon
Region: South IcelandCoordinates: 64.1135° N, 20.5078° W
Laugarás Lagoon is a geothermal bathing complex on the banks of the Hvítá river at Laugarás, near the Iðubrú bridge on the Golden Circle in South Iceland. It is built on two levels connected by a cascade, with an upper pool overlooking the valley, a lower deck of pools, a grotto framed by basalt columns, saunas, a cold plunge, swim-up bars, and the on-site Ylja restaurant.
Plan the stop
- Who it suits
- All ages
- All ages with supervision; hot pools, a cold plunge, and multiple levels mean children need to be watched closely.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair · Partial
- A modern facility with changing rooms, though the multi-level pool layout and wet surfaces vary in accessibility.
- Limited mobility · Partial
- Two levels connected by steps and ramps, with pool entry over wet surfaces.
- Sensory · Partial
- Warm and cold water, steam, and busy bathing areas can be stimulating.
- Cognitive · Full
- A staffed bathing facility with clear reception, changing rooms, and rules.
Why it matters
The lagoon opened in 2025 as the newest geothermal bathing site on the Golden Circle, joining the region's long tradition of harnessing hot springs; the Laugarás area is known for geothermal greenhouses that supply the restaurant.