Laugarvatn Fontana: Geothermal Bread-Baking Experience
Try your hand at baking traditional Icelandic lava bread. Explore the geothermal bakery at Laugarvatn Fontana and sample the delicious bread baked on site.
Highlights
- Taste the delicious traditional rye bread cooked in the ground for 24 hours
- Watch a lively demonstration of dough preparation and baking techniques
- Learn all about the history of the famous geothermal lava bread of Iceland
- Take a walk around the surrounding geothermal area and admire the landscape
- Combine your bakery experience with a geothermal bath for an additional fee
Description
Take part in a unique baking experience in the heart of the Golden Circle, the most popular route in Iceland. Take a stroll around the geothermal area and learn about the history of this baking technique.
Witness firsthand how the dark rye dough is prepared and then buried in the warm ground with a lively 30-minute demonstration. Discover how the slow cooking of 24 hours gives the bread its memorable taste. Get to sample a fresh batch of lava bread, placed in the ground the day before.
Geothermal bathing is also offered at Laugarvatn Fontana, however, tickets for bathing must be booked separately.
Includes
- Admission for the bakery tour
- Live demonstration
- Bread tasting
- A slice of smoked trout
Excludes
- Admission for the geothermal bathing
- Transportation
- Warm clothing
- Drinks
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's an activity near Reykjavik where you learn to make traditional Icelandic rye bread baked using geothermal heat.
Laugarvatn Fontana is located near Reykjavik, along the Golden Circle route in Iceland.
The rye bread is baked underground using geothermal steam for 24 hours.
Yes, you can add a geothermal bath experience for an additional fee.
You'll see how the dough is prepared and baked, and learn about the history of Iceland’s geothermal rye bread.
Yes, the experience is family-friendly and offers engaging demonstrations for all age groups.
Check the website for current opening hours and available tour times.
Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot for the bread-baking experience near Reykjavik.
You can explore steaming vents, hot springs, and the unique Icelandic geothermal landscape surrounding Laugarvatn Fontana.
