Laugarás Lagoon Admission: Geothermal Bathing South Iceland

A cascading waterfall, a hidden grotto, and saunas overlooking the Hvíta River

Laugarás Lagoon is a geothermal bathing complex in South Iceland where you spend around 2.5 hours moving between pools, saunas and natural features designed for relaxation. Admission includes a locker and toiletries. The Lerki Pass adds a towel and one drink, while the Ösp Pass includes those plus a two-course meal at the on-site Ylja Restaurant. Children are welcome from age 8, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

The experience

The lagoon centers on a series of distinct bathing spaces, each with its own temperature and character. You move between the Forest Pool for calm soaking, a cold plunge pool for shock and recovery, and the grotto: a private alcove carved into the landscape. Two swim-up bars let you order drinks without leaving the water. The saunas sit elevated with views across the Hvíta River, and the cascading waterfall provides both visual focus and the sound of moving water throughout the grounds.

What you bring and what's waiting depends on which pass you choose at checkout. All three options (Lerki, Birki and Ösp) cover admission and a locker, plus shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. The Lerki Pass adds a towel and one drink. The Ösp Pass goes further, including the towel and drink plus a two-course meal at Ylja Restaurant, which sits on-site and works seasonal Icelandic ingredients into its menu. You can eat before or after your time in the water, or skip the meal entirely if you prefer to focus on bathing alone.

The site is built for accessibility: all areas and surfaces accommodate wheelchairs, and the grounds suit any fitness level. Children from age 8 onward are welcome. A typical visit runs around 2.5 hours, though there's no fixed schedule. You move at your own pace between the pools, saunas and grotto, staying as long as you want within that window.

What’s included

• Admission to Laugarás Lagoon.
• locker.
• shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.
• towel and one drink on the Lerki and Ösp passes.
• two-course meal at Ylja Restaurant on the Ösp Pass only.

Options for this experience

3 options

Option 120 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 19:30

Option 221 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:30

Option 311 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day21 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 200

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “It's located in the village of Laugarás, along the banks of the Hvítá River, on Iceland's popular Golden Circle route.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessible

Operated by Laugarás Lagoon

Is this one for you?Choose the Ösp Pass if you want to combine bathing with a meal featuring seasonal Icelandic ingredients; pick the Lerki Pass for a towel and drink without the restaurant; the Birki Pass works if you're bringing your own towel or eating elsewhere. All three give you full access to the pools, saunas, grotto and waterfall.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 15 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the Lerki, Birki and Ösp passes?

Lerki Pass includes admission, locker, toiletries, towel and one drink. Birki Pass covers admission, locker and toiletries only. Ösp Pass adds a two-course meal at Ylja Restaurant to everything in the Lerki Pass. All three give you access to the same pools, saunas, grotto and waterfall.

Is there a restaurant at Laugarás Lagoon?

Ylja Restaurant operates on-site and serves seasonal Icelandic food with views of the surrounding landscape. It's included with the Ösp Pass, or you can visit separately and pay for meals à la carte.

How long should I plan to spend at the lagoon?

A typical visit runs around 2.5 hours, though you're free to stay longer or shorter depending on how many pools and saunas you want to experience. There's no fixed itinerary. You move at your own pace.

What's included in admission?

All passes include admission to the lagoon, a locker and toiletries (shampoo, conditioner and shower gel). Towel and drink are added on the Lerki and Ösp passes. The Ösp Pass also includes a two-course meal at Ylja Restaurant.