
west-iceland · Iceland
Laugar
About Laugar
Um það bil 20 mínútna gangur er frá Seljalandi fram í svokallaðan Laugardal en þar var býlið Laug til forna „enda sést þar fyrir rústum rétt hjá volgri laug sem byggt hefur verið yfir. Á býli þessu Laug bjó Snorri, sem kenndur var við bæ sinn Laug, og getið er um í Sturlungu og barðist með Snorra Sturlusyni“ (1). Rústirnar eru friðlýstar (2).
Did You Know?
- ✔Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, creating intense geothermal activity
- ✔Laugar is fed by geothermal heat from deep underground
- ✔Geothermal springs have been used by Icelanders for bathing and relaxation for centuries
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Book NowAbout Laugar
Laugar is a geothermal hot spring in west-iceland, one of the many natural wonders created by Iceland's active volcanic geology. Geothermal hot springs are a defining feature of the Icelandic landscape.
Why Visit
A natural geothermal wonder, a product of Iceland's volcanic activity.
📖 Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area









