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| Location | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64°12′40″N 20°42′40″W / 64.21111°N 20.71111°W / 64.21111; -20.71111 |
| Basin countries | Iceland |
| Surface area | 2.14 km (0.83 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Bláskógabyggð |
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, 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
References
- Parnell, Fran; Presser, Brandon (2010-09-01). Lonely Planet Iceland. Lonely Planet. pp. 125–. ISBN 9781742203461. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
External links
- http://www.nat.is/travelguideeng/laugarvatn.htm (Information)
- Laugarvatn
