Title: Visit Laugarvatn: 2026 Travel Guide for Laugarvatn, Bláskógabyggd | Expedia.com [Hotels in Laugarvatn](https://expedia.com/Laugarvatn-Hotels.d6060225.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Laugarvatn](https://expedia.com/Laugarvatn-Vacation-Rentals.d6060225.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Laugarvatn](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Laugarvatn.d6060225.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Laugarvatn](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Laugarvatn.d6060225.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Laugarvatn](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Laugarvatn.d6060225.Car-Rental-Guide)[Laugarvatn Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Laugarvatn.d6060225.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Laugarvatn ## Travel Guide ![Laugarvatn featuring tranquil scenes, snow and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060225/5596f5ee-f0de-495b-9d7f-58dcf1ea57fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Laugarvatn showing tranquil scenes and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060225/7e214d7f-101c-4fa1-b16b-91a958b69304.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Geysir Hot Springs featuring mountains and mist or fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062481/f7a4d2b2-8bcc-4dff-b0ba-2062d2904244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Laugarvatn showing a river or creek, snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060225/acb564f4-0e61-4168-8313-57c570d4a213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Geysir Hot Springs showing a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062481/a4aa0184-caf0-4b6d-b51d-10839f231e1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Laugarvatn Things to do #### Discover the apocalyptic scene of bubbling mud pits and geothermal hot springs. Make a trip to the country’s iconic waterfall. A scenic lake with warm patches from geothermal springs stretches next to the town of Laugarvatn in southwestern Iceland. These pleasant waters attract swimmers and visitors who set up camp for daytrips to hot springs and an awe-inspiring waterfall. Arrive in the town as part of a tour around the country’s Golden Circle route. Enjoy the town’s pleasant rural setting along the lake’s western shore. Swim in waters warmed year-round by geothermal springs under the surface. Fish for trout in the neighboring lake of Apavatn. The countryside consists of charming summer houses amid green meadows and gray mountains. Hike through the expanding man-made forest and set up a picnic. Visit the historic site of Skálholt for its large cathedral and intriguing past. Make your way east to the gurgling terrain of [Geysir Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.com/Geysir-Hot-Springs-Blaskogabyggd.d6062481.Vacation-Attraction), natural fountains of geothermal water. The largest geyser stopped erupting several years ago, but plenty of steamy hot springs and gurgling mud pits remain. Just south of the site lies Strokkur, with water erupting every few minutes to a height of 100 feet (30 meters) in the air. Get your camera ready to take photos at the various stages of the upsurge. Farther east stands the powerful [Gullfoss Waterfall](https://www.expedia.com/Gullfoss-Hrunamannahreppur.d6062479.Vacation-Attraction). Approach the roaring flow of water from the River Hvita and see its white foamy water crashing against the rocks below. Learn about the local woman who threatened to throw herself into the chasm in the late 1800s in an effort to preserve the future of this natural formation. Arrive in Iceland at Keflavik International Airport and drive east for 75 miles (120 kilometers) to reach the town. Located in southwestern Iceland, Laugarvatn is a 1-hour drive east from [Reykjavik](https://www.expedia.com/Reykjavik.d6054688.Destination-Travel-Guides). Warm sunlight lasts most of the day in summer, while winters are dark and cold. Something is bubbling beneath the surface at the lakeside retreat of Laugarvatn in the midst of forests, vast plains and a majestic waterfall. - Laugarvatn Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Laugarvatn ![Hótel Laugarvatn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19270000/19269100/19269081/5bd5e632_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hótel Laugarvatn Dalbraut 10 Bláskógabyggd South Iceland $100 nightly $118 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Bláskógabyggd. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (538 reviews) Great location and very nice eooms Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=19269081&PinnedHotelID=19269081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060225) ![Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7780000/7772800/7772776/88099cbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse 840 Laugarvatn Bláskógabyggd South Iceland $73 nightly $90 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bláskógabyggd. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (377 reviews) We booked a room specifically advertised as having a private bathroom and a bathtub. 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[](https://expedia.com/Thingvellir-National-Park-Blaskogabyggd.d6062477.Vacation-Attraction) ![Geysir Hot Springs showing a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062481/a4aa0184-caf0-4b6d-b51d-10839f231e1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Geysir Hot Springs Traverse this dramatic field of more than a dozen geysers and simmering mud pits resembling the end of the world. [](https://expedia.com/Geysir-Hot-Springs-Blaskogabyggd.d6062481.Vacation-Attraction) #### Laugarvatn Fontana You can take time to visit Laugarvatn Fontana during your travels to Laugarvatn. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Laugarvatn-Fontana-Blaskogabyggd.d553248635974593503.Vacation-Attraction) #### Strokkur Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Strokkur during your travels in Bláskógabyggd. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Strokkur-Blaskogabyggd.d6062483.Vacation-Attraction) #### Skalholt Historical Site Learn about the local history of Bláskógabyggd when you take a trip to Skalholt Historical Site. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Skalholt-Historical-Site-Blaskogabyggd.d553248621532494886.Vacation-Attraction) #### Skalholt Cathedral After visiting Skalholt Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bláskógabyggd. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 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