Laugarvatn

64°12′40″N 20°42′40″W / 64.21111°N 20.71111°W / 64.21111; -20.71111Basin countriesIcelandSurface area2.14 km² (0.83 sq mi)SettlementsBláskógabyggð

Laugarvatn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœyːɣarˌvahtn̥] ^ⓘ) is the name of a lake and a small town in the south of Iceland. The lake is smaller than the neighbouring Apavatn.

Tourism

Laugarvatn lies within the Golden Circle, a popular tourist route, and acts as a staging post. The town has a population of about 200,^[1] and lies predominantly along the west side of the lake. The lake contains geothermal springs under its surface, making it a popular swimming spot with some warm patches along the shoreline year-round.

Education

Menntaskólinn að Laugarvatni (ML), a boarding gymnasium with approximately 200 students, is located in the town. Iceland University of Education's division of Sport and Physical Education was also located here.

See also

• List of lakes of Iceland

References

External links

• http://www.nat.is/travelguideeng/laugarvatn.htm (Information)
• Laugarvatn