Secret lagoon

The Secret Lagoon, known locally as Gamla Laugin, is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. It was made in 1891 at Hverahólmi, a geothermal area near Flúðir. What makes this place special are the rich natural resources of warm water coming from hot springs. 

Vaðmálahver, Básahver, or Litli Geysir (active geyser which spouts every few minutes, showing off for the guests), provide 100% of the water supply in the lagoon. The pool water flows continuously, and it takes only 24 hours to its complete replacement. Warm, clean, rich in sulfur, stays at 38-40 Celsius all year round. Relaxing and healthy in any weather. Secret Lagoon is natural, simple, and unique so you can get the true Icelandic experience. Through the ages, it has been a tradition to bathe in warm water at Hverahólmi. In the old days, people also used it for washing clothes (in Vaðmálahver). In 1909, the first swimming lessons in Iceland were held at Gamla Laugin, and then every year until 1947. From 1947, Gamla Laugin fell into many years of oblivion. In 2005, the idea of giving the place a second life was born. It took several years to bring it back into use. The goal was to make it more comfortable, compared to the previous century, but still authentic.