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Secret Lagoon entry ticket
For anyone with a car, or already driving the Golden Circle, who wants a set time at the pool.
From€30entry ticketSee dates: Secret Lagoon entry ticket
Secret Lagoon, Iceland
The old hot-spring pool near Flúðir: what entry costs, when it opens, how to get there without a tour, and which tours include it.
- From
- €30, entry ticket
- Entry at the pool
- 4,500 ISK
- The water
- 38 to 40 °C
- Usual stay
- 1.5 to 2 hours
How much does the Secret Lagoon cost?
4,500 ISK for an adult.
Everyone pays: no free entry appears on the pool's price list.
Adults, 15 and over
4,500 ISK.
Children, 14 and under
260 ISK on the price list and at the top of the booking page, but 200 ISK in the pool's own FAQ. One adult can bring 3 children at most.
Seniors and people with disabilities
3,300 ISK from age 67 and for people with disabilities, with current ID.
What the ticket covers
The pool, the showers and a locker, once, on the date and time you chose.
What costs extra
A towel or a swimsuit, 1,200 ISK each to rent, plus drinks and snacks. You can also bring your own.
Where should you buy the ticket?
The pool sells it in krónur, GetYourGuide in euros: compare them on the day.
The pool sells on secretlagoon.is. The ticket on GetYourGuide comes from its own company, Secret Lagoon/Gamla Laugin ehf.
| The pool's site | GetYourGuide | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult price | 4,500 ISK | From €30 |
| Paying | Online, or at reception on arrival | Reserve now, pay later |
| Cancelling | By email, at least 24 hours before; after that, no refund | Free up to 24 hours before |
When is the Secret Lagoon open?
Every day from 10:00; the closing time depends on the season.
One tour's page warns of a closure for upgrades in mid-May, so check the pool's site if you go then.
10:00 to 19:00
October to May
The winter hours, every day.
10:00 to 20:00
June to September
One hour more in the evening.
10:00 to 18:00
24 and 31 December
It closes an hour earlier on these two days.
How do you get to the Secret Lagoon without a tour?
By car: about 100 km from Reykjavik, roughly 1.5 hours.
Take Route 1 towards Selfoss and turn onto Route 35 before the town. Carry on past Kerið and Reykholt, take Route 359 towards Flúðir, then join Route 30. The address is Hvammsvegur, 845 Flúðir. GetYourGuide's ticket page says 1 h 20 from Reykjavik, a little less than Guide to Iceland's figure.
Guests have private parking during opening hours, but not overnight. The pool runs no transport of its own. It says the bus between Selfoss and Flúðir is very limited, and it calls a taxi the most expensive way to come.
In winter, snow, ice and strong wind can slow the road or close it for a time, so check conditions first.
What is the Secret Lagoon?
An old pool fed by hot springs, not the Blue Lagoon or the Sky Lagoon.
Locals call it Gamla Laugin. It dates from 1891, at Hverahólmi, a geothermal area near Flúðir, and calls itself Iceland's oldest swimming pool. The country's first swimming lessons were held here from 1909 to 1947, and after years of neglect it reopened on 7 June 2014.
Three hot springs supply all its water, which stays at 38 to 40 °C all year and is fully replaced within 24 hours. One of them, Litli Geysir, spouts every few minutes, and a path around the pool lets you watch. Stay on it: the springs can reach 100 °C.
The Blue Lagoon is another place altogether, near Keflavík Airport, and entry there starts at 11,990 ISK. The Sky Lagoon is close to Reykjavik.
Which ticket or tour should you book?
The ticket if you have a car, a tour if you do not.
The ticket covers entry only. Tours add the road and the stops, at a higher price.
We earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Ticket only
From €30, sold by the pool's own company.
A day with the pool
From €121.
Most reviewed
From Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerið and the Secret Lagoon
For the most reviewed day with this pool: 1.5 hours in the water, the entry included, plus Kerið.
Two hours in the water
From Reykjavik
Golden Circle and 2 hours at the Secret Lagoon
For more time in the water: 2 hours against 1.5 on the other tour, the entry included.
Private
Reykjavik or Keflavík
Private day from Reykjavik or Keflavík, up to 7 people
For a private day for up to 7 people, with 1.5 hours at the pool on its itinerary.
From€700per group of up to 3See dates: Private day from Reykjavik or Keflavík, up to 7 people
Compare in detail
Prices and ratings are read from GetYourGuide. Prices are rounded up. Last checked on 4 Nov.
Every tour here is free to cancel up to 24 hours before it starts.
| Tour | Duration | Starts | Min. age | Rating | From | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket only | ||||||
Secret Lagoon entry ticketSecret Lagoon/Gamla Laugin ehfKeep in mind: Towel rental, swimsuit rental and transport are not included. What's includedIncluded
Not included
Bring
| At the pool, in Flúðir: getting there is up to you | €30entry ticket | See dates: Secret Lagoon entry ticket | |||
| A day with the pool | ||||||
Golden Circle, Kerið and the Secret LagoonBusTravel IcelandStops and time there: Secret Lagoon 90 min, Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, KeriðKeep in mind: Bring a swimsuit; a towel can be rented. Its page says that in mid-May, while the pool closes for upgrades, the tour goes to Laugarvatn Fontana. What's includedIncluded
Not included
Bring
| 10 h | Bus Stop 12, Reykjavik, or pickup as an option | 2 years | €121 | See dates: Golden Circle, Kerið and the Secret Lagoon | |
Golden Circle and 2 hours at the Secret LagoonIcelandiaStops and time there: Þingvellir 45 min, Geysir 1 h, Gullfoss 45 min, Secret Lagoon 2 hKeep in mind: No stop at Kerið. Bring a swimsuit and a towel. What's includedIncluded
Not included
Bring
| 9 h 30 | BSÍ bus terminal, Reykjavik, or pickup as an option | €132 | See dates: Golden Circle and 2 hours at the Secret Lagoon | ||
Private day from Reykjavik or Keflavík, up to 7 peopleAurora GlobeGroup size: Up to 7 peopleStops and time there: Þingvellir 45 min, Geysir 30 min, Brú 10 min, Gullfoss 30 min, Secret Lagoon 90 min, Kerið 15 minKeep in mind: Its page lists Kerið's entry as included, not the pool's: ask before you book. What's includedIncluded
Not included
Bring
| 7 h | Reykjavik hotels or Keflavík Airport | €700per group of up to 3 | See dates: Private day from Reykjavik or Keflavík, up to 7 people | ||
Do you need to book the Secret Lagoon?
Yes, if you want a sure place: without a booking, the pool promises none.
What happens if there is no room when you arrive?
Reservations go first come, first served, and the pool does not promise a place without one. Even with a booking you may have to wait when there is a queue, and outside the time you booked it does not guarantee entry.
Where is the Secret Lagoon?
In Flúðir, south Iceland, about 100 km from Reykjavik. It is a stop on many Golden Circle tours.
See the mapHow long can you stay?
If you buy as an individual on the pool's site, until closing time; the average stay is 1.5 to 2 hours. The tours here give you 1.5 or 2 hours.
Is the water hot all year?
Yes: 38 to 40 °C all year, says the pool. It advises regular breaks, and drinking water before, during and after.
Can you swim in the Secret Lagoon?
It is a swimming pool, so you can, but diving, jumping and running are not allowed. Children aged 8 or younger must wear armbands, and anyone aged 16 or younger needs an adult with them.
What should you know before you get in?
You shower without a swimsuit first. Take off silver jewellery: the sulfur in the water can change its colour. You cannot bring food or drink in, and the bistro has snacks and drinks but no warm meals.
Which is better, the Secret Lagoon or the Blue Lagoon?
That depends on your day, and we cannot settle it for you. Adult entry is 4,500 ISK here, and from 11,990 ISK at the Blue Lagoon.
Compare the lagoonsWhat next?
Book your time at the pool, or add it to the day.