Iceland review - 2015, Page 95

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Laugarvatn
Fontana
Location: Hverabraut 1, 840 Laugarvatn
Tel: +354 486-1400
Opening hours: Jun 11-mid-Aug:
10:00-23:00,
mid-Aug-Jun 10: 11:00-21:00
Laugarvatn Fontana is located in the center of the Golden Circle. Several geothermal outdoor
pools and pots are available, together with a natural steam bath and cabins built on top of an
active and boiling hot spring providing endless heat and steam. A unique way of bathing. The
kitchen offers a buffet, homemade cakes and pastries among other refreshing local items.
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Reykholt
Pool
Location: Reykholt, Bláskógabyggð Tel: +354 480-3040
Opening hours:
May 29-Aug 10: Mon-Thu: 10:00-21:00
Fri-Sun: 10:00-18:00
Aug 11-May 28: Mon & Wed: 14:00-18:00
Tue & Thu: 14:00-22:00, Sat: 10:00-18:00
Set in the beautiful and quiet countryside, where geothermal heat is used for
growing flowers and vegetables in greenhouses, the Reykholt pool has all the
necessary amenities for an enjoyable experience, including an outdoor pool
with a waterslide, hot tub, wading pool and gym.
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Secret
Lagoon
Location: Hvammsvegur, 845 Flúðir
Tel: +354 861-0237
Opening hours: May 1-Oct 1: 10:00-22:00
Oct 2-Apr 30: Sun-Thu: 14:00-18:00
Fri-Sat: 14:00-20:00
The Secret Lagoon is an historic site, established as early as 1891 and transformed into
a modern, comfortable place to relax and enjoy the natural hot springs. Located on the
Golden Circle route, the bathing area is surrounded by Icelandic nature, including
a frequently-erupting geyser.
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Laugaskarð
Pool
Location: Sunnumörk 2, 810 Hveragerði
Tel: +354 483-4113
Opening hours: Jun 1-Aug 20:
Mon-Fri: 07:00-20:15,
Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:45
Aug 21-May 31: Mon-Thu: 07:00-20:15
Fri: 07:00-17:15, Sat-Sun: 10:00-17:15
The thermally-heated outdoor pool at Laugaskarð is 50-m long and surrounded by breathtak-
ing mountains that add special charm to your bathing experience. The pool was originally built
in 1938 and has been updated with hot pots, a natural sauna, massage spa and fitness center.
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GEOTHERMAL BATHS
SPECIAL PROMOTION SWIMMING POOLS
Stokkseyri
Pool
Location: Við Stjörnustein, 825 Stokkseyri Tel: +354 480-3260
Opening hours:
Jun 1-Aug 23: Mon-Fri: 13:00-21:00
Sat-Sun: 10:00-17:00
Aug 24-May 31: Mon-Fri: 16:30-20:30
Sat: 10:00-15:00
The facilities at Stokkseyri include an 18-m outdoor pool with a waterslide,
shallow wading pool and two hot pots. The nearby village offers seaside access
and a variety of shops and museums.
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