The Secret Lagoon, is one of the oldest thermal baths in Iceland.
The Secret Lagoon was built in 1891. Until the middle of the last century, swimming lessons were held here, and even a new swimming pool was built. The water temperature is kept at 38-40 °C all year round.
The Secret Lagoon is a beautiful thermal pool located in the small village of Fludir in the center of an area with high geothermal activity. The landscape around the pool is very saturated with all sorts of volcanic things: steam rises around the hot springs, creating a surreal and mystical atmosphere.
There are walking paths, geothermal springs and a small geyser that erupts every five minutes.
This is the oldest known swimming pool in Iceland, right on the edge there is a small two-storey hut, adding the finishing touch to the unique setting.
It was once a changing room for visitors, but a new one has recently been built. Now you will find lockers, comfortable changing rooms and showers, a bar and dining areas.
The Secret Lagoon is known to most Icelanders as "Gamla Laughin", which means "Old Pool". Not many people know about it now, and because of this, the pool has also become known as the Secret Lagoon.
As you already know, the pool was created in 1891, and in 1909 the first swimming lessons were held there. You can only imagine how much the pool has enriched the lives of the residents of Fludir and opened up opportunities to enjoy a good rest after hard work.
In 1947, a new swimming pool was opened in the city of Fludir, and after that the old pool was abandoned. It was only after 2000 that people began to actively visit the old swimming pool again, which today is one of the most popular in Iceland.
Now the main goal is to preserve its original appearance, so that the pool looks the same as 50 years ago, when there were not so many tourists here. And if you compare the view with the old photos, they succeeded!
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The price of a visit
- Adults: ISK 3000
- Retiree(67+): ISK 2200
- Children under 14 years old: free
Rental:
- Towel: ISK 700
- Swimsuit: ISK 700
How to get to The Secret Lagoon
The Secret Lagoon is located in Flúðir in the south of Iceland, 97.5 kilometers from Reykjavik and about 47 kilometers from Selfoss right on the Golden Circle.
Other nearby attractions include the Friðheimar Tomato and horse farm in Reyholt and the old Skalholt Church.
- Website: https://secretlagoon.is/
- Address: Hvammsvegur, 845 Flúðir, Iceland
- Coordinates: 64°8'14.376" N -20°18'32.747" E
The trip from Reykjavik to the Secret Lagoon will take about an hour and a half if you drive non-stop. From Reykjavik, you need to drive through Nordlingaholt (Norðlingaholt), then continue along road 1 through Helliseidi and to Hveragerdi.
When you almost reach the Selfoss Waterfall, you have two options; one road turns left in the direction of Laugarvatn and continues along Road 35 past the volcanic crater Kerið and Reyholt, a little further turn right onto Road 359, which will lead you to the lagoon.
The second option is through Selfoss, you need to drive for about 10 minutes, then turn left onto road 30 to Fludir.
The trip from Vika to the Secret Lagoon takes you along Road 1 past the waterfalls of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss and the town of Hvolsvollur. Then to Hella, after which turn right onto Road 30 and continue to Fludir straight to the Secret Lagoon.
More information about where to stay overnight or eat near the secret lagoon can be found in this article (in English):
https://adventures.is/iceland/attractions/the-secret-lagoon/
