Visit the Oldest Swimming Pool in Iceland

Are you looking for the best relaxation experience Iceland has to offer? The Secret Lagoon known to the locals as Gamla Laugin is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland as it was made in 1891 at Hverahólmi.

This pool has a very special feature and that is that it is constantly warm and stays at a temperature of twenty-eight to forty degrees Celsius all year round, the reason for this is that it is located next to hot springs. Throughout the years it has been a tradition to bathe in the warm water at  Hverahólmi and in the old day, people used to go to the pools to wash their clothes in the warm water. the water is filled with natural resources as the water is constantly flowing from the hot springs this making it very warm, clean and rich in sulphur. You can enjoy a swim in the pool no matter what the weather and is truly the best relaxation experience in Iceland.

• Prebooking online is advised
• swimsuit and towels to rent – 900 ISK
• Free for children under 14, Seniors 2200 ISK, Adult – 3000ISK
• Open daily from 10 am to 7 pm