Developed hot spring pool · Iceland

Earth Lagoon Mývatn

Iceland · 16 miles southeast of Laugar

Last updated

Type
Developed Developed hot spring pool
Water temperature
104°F (40°C) at the pool
Cost
Paid entry (check current price)
Hours or season
Jun-Aug Mo-Su,PH 10:00-23:00; Sep-May 12:00-22:30
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Laugar (16 mi / 26 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
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About Earth Lagoon Mývatn

Earth Lagoon Mývatn is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 16 miles southeast of Laugar. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 180 miles away as the crow flies.

The pool temperature has been recorded at 104°F (40°C). That puts it in the "classic hot-tub range" range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.

This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.

Water temperature

104°F40°C pool temperature
60°F98°F104°F140°F180°F

Classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.

Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.

Map and directions

Red marks Earth Lagoon Mývatn. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.63042, -16.84742.

Location of Earth Lagoon Mývatn in Iceland

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Laugar. The spring is about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 180 miles (290 km) in a straight line.
  • Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.

Hot springs near Earth Lagoon Mývatn

Before you go

  • Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
  • Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
  • Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Earth Lagoon Mývatn?

The pool temperature has been recorded at 104°F (40°C), which is classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.

Where is Earth Lagoon Mývatn?

Earth Lagoon Mývatn is in Iceland, about 16 miles southeast of Laugar. The GPS coordinates are 65.6304, -16.8474.

Is Earth Lagoon Mývatn free?

No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.

What hot springs are near Earth Lagoon Mývatn?

The closest listed spring is Ystihver, about 22 miles northwest. Goldfish Pond is about 30 miles away.

What should I bring to a hot spring?

Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.

Sources and corrections

This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

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