Laugarvatn | |
Location: | Iceland |
Coords: | 64.2111°N -20.7111°W |
Basin Countries: | Iceland |
Area: | 2.14km2 |
Cities: | Bláskógabyggð |
Pushpin Map: | Iceland |
Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Laugarvatn in Iceland. |
Laugarvatn (pronounced as /is/) is the name of a lake and a small town in the south of Iceland. The lake is smaller than the neighbouring Apavatn.
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.
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.