This place about four kilometers east of Reykjavik is basically a neighbourhood of urban recreation hangouts. The name, which translates into Hot Springs Valley, refers to a time when the valley was the city’s hot water source. Today you’ll find:

• Laugardalslaug, a large swimming pool complex
• The Laugar Spa
• The Fjolskyldu-ogHusdyragardurinn and Husdyragardurinn zoos
• The Laugardalsvollur sports arena
• The Laugardalur ice rink
• The Reykjavik Botanical Garden
• The World Class gym
• The Brettavollurinn i Laugardal skateboard park
• The TjaldsvaeidLaugardal campground
• The statue Thvottakonan (“The Washerwoman”) by AsmundurSveinsson
• A series of beautiful public parks, such as Fjolskyldugardurinn

Also remember to check out the Pvottalaugarnar, which are the remains of the old turn of the century wash house.

• By Car or take a Taxi
• Laugardalshöll Bus Station

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