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called Laugarvatn, sits on the lake's western shore, and it is one of the better places to base
yourself in the Golden Circle area.
Activities
Fontana
GEOTHERMAL POOL
( 486 1400;
www.fontana.is
;adult/child/under 12yr Ikr3200/1600/free; 10am-11pm Jun-Sep,
1-9pm Mon-Fri, 11am-9pm Sat & Sun Oct-May)
This swanky lakeside soaking spot boasts three mod wading pools, and a cedar-lined
steam room that's fed by a naturally occurring vent below. The cool cafe (snacks Ikr500 to
lkr1200) has lake views. You can rent towels or swimsuits (Ikr800) if you left yours at
home.
Laugarvatn Swimming Pool
GEOTHERMAL POOL
( 486 1251;adult/child Ikr500/250; 10am-10pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun)
If you want skip the Fontana hot-pot hoopla, there's a regular geothermal swimming pool
next door that costs a fraction of the price with none of the glitz.
Tours
Laugarvatn Adventures
ROCK CLIMBING, CAVING
( 862 5614;
www.caving.is
)
Runs two- to three-hour caving and rock-climbing trips in the hills around town.
Sleeping & Eating
Héraðsskólinn
HOSTEL, GUESTHOUSE
( 537 8060;
www.heradsskolinn.is
;
dm/s/d/q without bathroom from Ikr4200/12,900/13,900/
25,900; )
This brand new hostel and guesthouse fills an enormous renovated historical landmark
school, built in 1928 by Guðjón Samúelsson. The beautiful, lakeside building with peaked
