Laugarás Lagoon
- Outdoor pools
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Wellness
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Two-level geothermal bathing lagoon on the banks of the Hvítá river near Selfoss, with swim-up bars, saunas, a steam bath and a cold pool.
About
Laugarás Lagoon is a geothermal bathing lagoon set on the banks of the Hvítá river in Laugarás, South Iceland, near Selfoss. It is designed around a philosophy of harmony between people and the surrounding nature.
Geothermal water
The lagoon is filled with geothermal heated water kept at around 38–40 °C (100–104 °F).
The lagoon and attractions
- A two-level outdoor bathing lagoon with distinct areas to explore
- Two lagoon bars serving drinks while you relax in the warm water
- A waterfall nearly 7 metres wide and a quiet cave shelter
- Hot spring pools including a forest pool and an infinity-edge pool overlooking nature
Wellness
- Dry saunas
- A steam bath at the forest's edge
- A cold pool beside the steam baths for contrast to the heat
Dining
Ylja restaurant, led by chef Gísli Matthías Auðunsson, serves a menu built on fresh, local ingredients, including a two-course day menu.
Setting
The lagoon sits at Skálholtsvegur 1 in the countryside of South Iceland, along the Hvítá river in the Laugarás area.
Facilities
Water
Sauna and heat
Treatments and care
Practical
Only facilities that are recorded are listed. An absent entry means nobody has recorded it, not that it is missing.
Location
Skálholtsvegur 1, 806 Selfoss
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Thermal bath
Thermal bathLocation data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. · last checked against the source on Nov 2, 2026