Laugarvatn
Laugarvatn is the name of a lake and a small town in the south of Iceland. The lake is smaller than the neighbouring Apavatn.
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| Location | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64°12′40″N 20°42′40″W |
| Basin countries | Iceland |
| Surface area | 2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Bláskógabyggð |
Landscape nearby the town.
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.
Aerial panorama of Laugarvatn, taken in June 2017
Education
Iceland University of Education's division of Sport and Physical Education was located here.
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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)
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