Secret Lagoon Iceland: Geothermal Hot Spring Tickets
Soak in geothermal pools fed by 10 litres of hot spring water per second
You skip the entry queue and walk straight into a natural hot spring that's been warming since 1891. The water stays 38–40°C year-round, fed by geothermal springs, and you soak surrounded by steam and geysers. Facilities include changing rooms, showers, and a café. In winter, Northern Lights often appear above the lagoon. Admission is included; just bring a swimsuit and towel.
1h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Secret Lagoon hot springs
- Travel to Fludir village
- Enter Secret Lagoon hot spring
- Relax in 38-39°C natural water
- Enjoy steam and geothermal surroundings
- Use changing rooms and showers
- Visit bar and restaurant area
The Experience
"People come here thinking it's going to be crowded like the Blue Lagoon, and then they walk down and realize they've got the whole place to themselves," the owner told us once, and that's the whole point of Secret Lagoon in Fludir. Built in 1891 as Iceland's first swimming pool—called Gamla Laugin back then—it sat abandoned for decades until someone decided to bring it back to life in 2005. For years it stayed private, just him and a few friends soaking in the geothermal water, which is how it earned that mysterious name. Now it's open to visitors, but it still feels like you've found something most people miss.
The lagoon sits in the Golden Circle area, fed by natural hot springs that push up 10 litres of water per second from deep underground, keeping the temperature steady at 38–40°C no matter the season. Walk down to the pool and you'll see steam rising off the water, geothermal vents dotting the landscape, and a small geyser that erupts every five minutes like clockwork. In winter, if the sky clears, the Northern Lights dance above you while you're floating in the warm water—there's nothing quite like it. The facilities are modern: changing rooms, showers, a deck, walkways, and a café, all built around the natural spring when it officially reopened in 2014.
Skip-the-line access means you walk straight in without waiting, which matters because word has spread and the place does fill up, especially on tour-bus days. Your admission is sorted, so you just show up, change, and get in the water. It's wheelchair accessible, strollers work fine for small children, and there's nowhere in the area you can't reach once you're there. The whole experience is low-key—no crowds, no manufactured attractions, just the earth doing what it's been doing for centuries.
What’s included
- Your admission to Secret Lagoon is included.
- You have access to all facilities: changing rooms, showers, resting areas, an outside deck, and a café on-site.
- The geothermal pool itself, fed by natural springs, is yours to enjoy at 38–40°C year-round.
Operated by Secret Lagoon Iceland
Is this one for you?Right for travelers in the Golden Circle who want a natural hot spring without the crowds or the premium price of larger thermal pools. Expect to spend a few hours soaking and relaxing—there's no guided tour or itinerary, just you and the warm water.
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Top questions
What temperature is the water at Secret Lagoon?
The water stays between 38–40°C year-round, fed by natural geothermal springs that push up 10 litres per second from underground.
Can you see the Northern Lights at Secret Lagoon?
Yes, Northern Lights are often visible in the area during winter months while you're soaking in the warm water.
Is there a geyser at Secret Lagoon?
Yes, there's a small geyser in the geothermal area that erupts every five minutes.
What facilities are available?
Changing rooms, showers, resting areas, an outside deck, walkways, a café, and a restaurant are all on-site.
Is Secret Lagoon wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the lagoon is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work for small children.
When did Secret Lagoon open to the public?
It officially reopened to visitors in summer 2014, though the original pool was built in 1891.
Where is Secret Lagoon located?
Secret Lagoon is in Fludir, in the Golden Circle area of South Iceland.
What does skip-the-line admission include?
Your ticket gives you direct entry without waiting in the queue. You'll need to bring your own swimsuit and towel.
Secret Lagoon Iceland: Geothermal Hot Spring Tickets
1h 30m · EN
from US$ 27 per person
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