NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsSecret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin
Iceland
The Secret Lagoon offers brand new facilities next the hot spring area in Fludir. Facilities available: changing rooms, showers, resting rooms, bar and restaurant area. With the completion of changing rooms, showering facilities, outside deck, walkways and a small café, The Secret Lagoon quietly opened in the summer of 2014.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the enchanting geothermal oasis known as the Secret Lagoon, or Gamla Laugin in the native Icelandic tongue. You are currently standing in the charming, rustic village of Fludir, located in the…
Listen in the app2The Main Lodge and Historical Pavilion
As you step through the entrance into the Main Lodge, you are immediately enveloped by a profound sense of history and welcoming warmth. This wooden structure serves as the critical gateway between the harsh, unpredictable…
Listen in the app3The Traditional Changing Rooms and Shower Facilities
Proceeding into the changing rooms and shower facilities, you are now entering a space governed by strict, traditional Icelandic bathing etiquette. While this may seem like a mere logistical stop to many international visitors,…
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As you step out of the facility and make your initial descent into the waters of the Secret Lagoon, you are immediately struck by a profound wave of sensory inputs. The water enveloping your body maintains a remarkably consistent…
Listen in the app5The Heated Left Bank and Thermal Gradients
As you navigate your way toward the left bank of the lagoon, you begin to experience the fascinating, dynamic thermal topography of Gamla Laugin. Unlike a mechanically heated spa where the temperature is perfectly homogenized and…
Listen in the app6The Mossy Right Bank and Cooler Nook
Drifting purposefully away from the intense thermal hotspots, you arrive at the right bank of the lagoon, discovering a completely different micro-environment. This area is characterized by a slightly lower, more moderate water…
Listen in the app7The Geyser Overlook and 'Baby' Geyser
Moving carefully to the far edge of the lagoon, you are presented with a spectacular vantage point overlooking the active geothermal field that borders the bathing area. Here, separated from the bathers by safety barriers, lies…
Listen in the app8The Little Elf Houses and the Garden Path
As you cast your gaze outward toward the natural, grassy pathways winding away from the immediate edge of the pool, you will likely notice several peculiar, miniature wooden structures nestled delicately among the rocks and moss.…
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As you prepare to conclude your circuit of the lagoon, direct your attention to the foundational physical boundaries that contain the water, specifically the rugged, mortar-bound stonework visible along the outer edges. These are…
Listen in the app10Closing
As you finally step out of the comforting embrace of Gamla Laugin and begin your walk along the exit path overlooking the adjacent river, take a moment to fully process the profound physiological and psychological changes you…
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What is Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin?
Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin is a place in Iceland with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 64.1375, -20.3098 |
| Last updated |