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Go For a Soak In The Laugarás Lagoon

22 Apr 2026

Just when you thought Iceland couldn’t get any more extra with its volcanoes, geysers and Björk, along comes Laugarás Lagoon, a brand-new, two-level geothermal wonderland opening this August. Yes, August 15. Mark it. Tattoo it. Whatever works.

Nestled in the Golden Circle near the town of Laugarás, this steamy newcomer isn’t your average hot spring. For starters, it has a cascading waterfall inside the lagoon. That’s right. You can literally soak, slide, and swan dive your way through levels of geothermally-heated luxury (it’s doing the most).

And the vibe is Nordic chic meets “I may never leave.” Expect warm mineral pools reaching up to 40°C, forest views, and two bars because nothing says wellness quite like sipping bubbly in a 5,000-year-old lava field.

Geothermal pools and cascading waterfall at Laugarás Lagoon in Iceland.
Aerial view of Laugarás Lagoon geothermal spa on Iceland's Golden Circle.

If that’s not enough, there are also saunas, a glacial plunge pool (for people who enjoy voluntary suffering), and a secret grotto where you can hide from your travel companions or contemplate your life choices in peace.

A secret grotto where you can hide from your travel companions.

And if all that lounging makes you hungry, fear not. Ylja, the onsite restaurant, is headed up by Icelandic culinary wizard Gísli Matt. Think hyper-local ingredients served with mountain views and zero shame if you wanna wear a robe to dinner.

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Turf-roofed architecture at Laugarás Lagoon geothermal spa in Iceland.

In short: Laugarás Lagoon is set to be the country’s next hot thing, literally.

At Laugarás Lagoon, guests can choose their lagoon experience. Their three packages – Birki, Lerki, and Ösp – range from basic lagoon entry to a deluxe package with many extras.

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