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Laugarás Lagoon is a geothermal lagoon in South Iceland, designed to offer a tranquil bathing experience and first-class dining in the warm embrace of Icelandic nature.

It's located in the village of Laugarás, along the banks of the Hvítá River, on Iceland's popular Golden Circle route.

Our opening hours vary by season. You can find the current opening hours for Laugarás Lagoon and Ylja Restaurant here.

After the lagoon closes, guests have an additional 30 minutes to shower and change.

Children and young people aged 5–15 are welcome to enjoy our lagoon when accompanied by an adult. Unfortunately, children under the age of 5 are not permitted to enter the lagoon. All ages are welcome to dine at Ylja Restaurant.

The lagoon's water temperature typically ranges between 38–40°C (100–104°F), offering a warm and relaxing experience year-round.

The lagoon is approximately 94 km from Reykjavík, accessible via a scenic drive through the Golden Circle. Further information is available here. Also, several bus companies run daily tours from Reykjavík that include a visit to the lagoon.

Buses 72 and 73 travel to Laugarás, but please note that they do not operate on a regular schedule. Our lagoon is easily accessible by car, and several bus companies run daily tours from Reykjavík that include a visit to the lagoon.

Parking is available just outside the facility.

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For enquiries, please email info@laugaraslagoon.is.

Advance bookings are strongly recommended to ensure availability.

Three packages are offered: Birki (Standard), Lerki (Premium), and Ösp (Deluxe), each with varying amenities.

Unlimited access to the entire outdoor wellness area, access to a changing room with a personal locker and vanity station, plus shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel in the changing room.

All Birki benefits, plus the use of a towel, and one drink at the swim-up bar.

All Lerki benefits, plus a two-course meal at Ylja Restaurant.

Admission prices vary depending on time, date, and availability and are sold through our online booking system. Birki admission ranges from ISK 6,900–9,900, and Lerki admission from ISK 9,400–12,400. For groups of 15 people or more, fixed group rates apply. Please contact sales@laugaraslagoon.is for group bookings.

There is no time limit, but the lagoon will close 1.5 hours after the last available time slot is sold each day.

Admission prices at Laugarás Lagoon vary depending on the date, time, and availability. Birki admission ranges from ISK 6,900–9,900, Lerki admission from ISK 9,400–12,400, and Ösp from ISK 15,900–18,900. We recommend booking in advance through our booking system to secure the best price.

To book using a gift card on the website, you proceed as usual. During the payment process, enter the gift card number in the field labeled “gift card/promo code”. The number is located in the corner of the gift card and begins with GCP. Remember to click “apply”.

We always recommend booking in advance to ensure availability. For Ösp access, advance booking is required.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to use a gift card toward other products. It is only valid for the experience it was purchased for.

Admission prices at Laugarás Lagoon vary depending on the date, time, and availability. Birki admission ranges from ISK 6,900–9,900, Lerki admission from ISK 9,400–12,400, and Ösp from ISK 15,900–18,900. Gift cards are sold at a fixed price, based on the average of the admission price ranges.

Guests can enjoy a two-story lagoon, a cold pool, two saunas, relaxation spaces, swim-up bars, a secluded grotto, a wondrous waterfall, and an on-site restaurant named Ylja.

Unfortunately, we do not currently offer luggage storage to our guests.

Towel usage is included in the Lerki and Ösp packages. For the Birki package, a towel can be rented for ISK 1,200.

Our Lerki and Ösp packages include the use of a towel. Guests who choose our Birki package can rent a towel for ISK 1,200. However, guests are also welcome to bring their own if they prefer.

The lagoon welcomes guests with disabilities. A private changing room is available for guests with or without an aide, and a wheelchair lift is on-site.

Laugarás Lagoon is designed to be accessible for wheelchair users. We provide wheelchair-accessible restrooms in the men’s and women’s locker rooms, as well as in our outdoor wellness area. Additionally, there are two private locker rooms for guests with mobility disabilities. Please inform us, with your booking reference number, if you require a private locker room.

Yes, we can accommodate groups choosing to dine at Ylja Restaurant. For more information, please get in touch with sales@laugaraslagoon.is.

Pregnant guests are welcome at Laugarás Lagoon, but if they have concerns, they should consult with a healthcare professional before visiting.

All guests must take a shower without swimwear before entering the lagoon, per Icelandic hygiene regulations.

Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the lagoon or anywhere on the premises. Designated smoking areas may be available outside the main facilities.

Guests are advised to bring swimwear; other amenities will be provided based on the chosen package. Please note that wearing a swimsuit is required in the outdoor wellness area.

The water in the lagoon comes from the geothermal area in Laugarás and is delivered to us through Bláskógabyggð. It is cooled down with glacial water from the Hvítá river, which goes through natural filtration before flowing into the lagoon. The water is therefore natural and chlorine-free.

No, the water in the lagoon is chlorine-free. It comes from natural sources and is mixed with naturally filtered glacial water from the Hvítá river.

Yes, the water in the lagoon is natural. The hot water comes from the geothermal area in Laugarás and is cooled with glacial water from the Hvítá river, which has gone through natural filtration.

Our signature eatery, Ylja Restaurant, offers a seasonal day menu, an evening menu, and a group menu, featuring ingredients sourced from local farms, fisheries, and geothermal greenhouses. Additionally, we offer a soup and bread board available daily until 17:30. Ösp admission is an ideal option for travelers who would like to dine at Ylja Restaurant.

Renowned Icelandic chef Gísli Matthías Auðunsson, known as Gísli Matt, leads the kitchen. Before joining Laugarás Lagoon’s Ylja Restaurant, he was best known for his Slippurinn (2012–2025) restaurant in Vestmannaeyjar.

The restaurant can accommodate up to 80 people indoors. Additionally, there is an outdoor dining space.

There are two swim-up bars serving beverages while you relax in the water. There is no food option available for guests while they are in the lagoon area. The onsite restaurant, Ylja, welcomes guests before or after the lagoon experience.

A small grab-and-go section is also available during the day for guests not planning to dine at the restaurant.

Our private room, situated between the lagoon and restaurant, is ideal for dinner parties, casual receptions, conferences, and theatre experiences. It includes Wi-Fi and a projector, perfect for everything from conference materials to films. For more information, please get in touch with us at sales@laugaraslagoon.is.

A private room, located between the lagoon and the restaurant, is available for events. It can accommodate up to 38 guests for dinner. For more information, please get in touch with us at sales@laugaraslagoon.is.

The space includes Wi-Fi and a projector and features art by Sigmundur Freysteinsson.