Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths

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Laugarvatn Fontana Spa

Overview

This amazing tour is ideal for anyone who wants a first-hand experience of Iceland’s legendary hot spring culture.

Tour Snapshot

Duration

1 hour

Level

Easy

Availability

All year

Starting point

Laugarvatn Fontana Spa

End point

Laugarvatn Fontana Spa

Languages

English

Trip style

One-day tours

Minimum age

All ages

What to expect

On tour

Entrance Fee
Heated mineral pool
Finnish saunas
Hot Tub

Transportation

Meet on location
Pick up & drop-off

Accommodation & Meals

Accommodation
Meals

Map

Check the itinerary to find out the details of your adventure.

1 hour

Itinerary Overview

It takes place at Laugarvatn Fontana – a wonderful geothermally powered facility, perched on the edge of the picturesque Laugarvatn Lake. We sort out the entrance and everything else, so you can enjoy the natural steam baths, mineral pools, and Finnish saunas without worrying about anything.

Starting point

Laugarvatn Fontana Spa

End point

Laugarvatn Fontana Spa

Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths

The natural steam baths next to Lake Laugarvatn have been a part of Iceland’s legendary hot spring culture since 1929. They’re one of the oldest and most famous thermal baths in all of Iceland. Wispy plumes of healing steam rise from the floors of three traditional steam rooms – providing a nourishing experience that will rejuvenate your body and your soul.

Mineral Pools and Hot Tub

The facility also contains a trio of outdoor geothermal pools, which vary in depth, size, and temperature, ensuring that visitors have the complete hot spring experience. They are ideal for rest and relaxation, featuring interesting local artwork and stunning views of the lake. The hot tub, Viska, is especially good in this regard. Sit back and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area from its raised platform.

Finnish Sauna

The facility also comes equipped with a Finnish-style sauna, Ylur, which can reach temperatures of between 80°C (176°F) and 90°C (194°F). Kick back and sweat your troubles away, while enjoying magnificent views of the lake from its expansive window.

Laugarvatn Lake

Completing the experience is Laugarvatn itself – a sapphire beauty that can be swum in by visitors. Its cooling waters are the perfect break from the heat of the hot springs – ideal for intrepid souls who don’t mind a bit of chill. If you don’t fancy a dip in the lake, then why not take a stroll on the black sand beach and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the area?

Where is Laugarvatn Fontana?

Laugarvatn Fontana is perched on the edge of Laugarvatn Lake, around a 3-hours drive from Reykjavik. It’s close to the world-famous Golden Circle route and your visit to the hot water pools can be combined with one of our Golden Circle tours.

What can I eat at Laugarvatn Fontana?

Laugarvatn offers a number of innovative food options that will excite and delight your taste buds in equal measure.

Laugarvatn also has a kitchen and a café, which serves delicious lunch & dinner buffets, along with locally made soup throughout the day.

The Laugarvatn Geothermal Bakery

Laugarvatn’s unique geothermal bakery offers delicious bread that is cooked by the powerful geothermal forces that lie just beneath our feet.

Enjoy this unique experience of geothermal energy and taste bread baked in the ground! Visitors can watch as the bread is dug out of the jet-black sands and then eat the piping hot bread, with lashings of locally made butter.

Packing list

Get ready for your trip, here are some items, you should not forget.

What to bring (Required)

Swimming suit
Towel

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