Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Laugarvallalaug
Iceland · 44 miles southwest of Egilsstaðir
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 102°F (39°C) at the source
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Egilsstaðir (44 mi / 70 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Laugarvallalaug
Laugarvallalaug is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, about 44 miles southwest of Egilsstaðir. The nearest large city is Reykjavík, roughly 192 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 102°F (39°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.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Water temperature
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 Laugarvallalaug. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.00561, -15.76014.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Egilsstaðir. The spring is about 44 miles (70 km) southwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reykjavík, about 192 miles (309 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 Laugarvallalaug
- Víti 68°F
- Djúpavogskörin Not recorded
- Earth Lagoon Mývatn 104°F
- Hitulaug Ytri Not recorded
- Kristinslaug Not recorded
- Vonarskarð Not recorded
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Laugarvallalaug?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 102°F (39°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 Laugarvallalaug?
Laugarvallalaug is in Iceland, about 44 miles southwest of Egilsstaðir. The GPS coordinates are 65.0056, -15.7601.
Is Laugarvallalaug free?
Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.
What hot springs are near Laugarvallalaug?
The closest listed spring is Víti, about 28 miles west. Djúpavogskörin is about 48 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
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