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A group of people shoveling soil at a construction site. 1
A loaf of dark brown bread in a metal pan on a wooden surface. 2
A loaf of bread, a piece of salmon, a knife, and a block of butter on a wooden board on a dock. 3
Two loaves of bread on a wooden cutting board on a wooden dock. 4
A blue ceramic plate with slices of dark brown bread and a wedge of white cheese on a wooden surface. 5

Laugarvatn Fontana: Geothermal Bread-Baking Experience

By Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is €24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 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

Activity location

    • Golden Circle
    • Southern Region, Bláskógabyggð, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hverabraut, Laugarvatn, Iceland | Meet your guide in the reception of Laugarvatn Fontana.
    • Laugarvatn, Iceland

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Laugarvatn Fontana: Geothermal Bread-Baking Experience

  • Activity duration is 30 minutes30m
    30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€23.50 x 1 Adult€23.50
Total
Price is €23.50

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission for the bakery tour
  • Inclusions
    Live demonstration
  • Inclusions
    Bread tasting
  • Inclusions
    A slice of smoked trout
  • Exclusions
    Admission for the geothermal swimming
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Warm clothing
  • Exclusions
    Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Vegans
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • 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 first-hand 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 swimming is also offered at Laugarvatn Fontana, however, tickets for swimming must be booked separately.

Location

Activity location

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    • Golden Circle
    • Southern Region, Bláskógabyggð, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hverabraut, Laugarvatn, Iceland | Meet your guide in the reception of Laugarvatn Fontana.
    • Laugarvatn, Iceland