Blue Lagoon Iceland

Journey to the Blue Lagoon Iceland and let all of your worries and anxieties float away as you enjoy a peaceful dip in one of the world’s most famous geothermal spas.

With its milky-blue waters and volcanic landscape, it’s easy to let your imagination take over as you soak in its soothing waters. While you’re enjoying your relaxing dip, look out at the dramatic setting of lava sculpted rocks and fields that look almost otherworldly. If you’re planning to visit Iceland, make sure to put the Blue Lagoon on your to-visit list because you won’t regret it.

Where is the Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon is nestled in the seawater pool complex in Grindavik, Iceland. Specifically, it’s in a lava field around 12 miles from Keflavik International Airport, which is a 20 minute drive by car. Or, you can take a bus from either Reykjavik or Keflavik that’ll take you directly to the Blue Lagoon. You can also travel by taxi, but this may cost more. Travelling from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon Iceland takes around 50 minutes. But, with buses departing every hour, you shouldn’t have too much trouble getting there.

History of the Blue Lagoon

One of the most commonly asked questions about the Blue Lagoon is whether or not it’s a natural formation. Surprisingly, the Blue Lagoon is man-made and was created in 1976. The water derives from a local geothermal power plant that supplies the heated water from the ground after it passes through a heat exchanger. The warm water is known to be filled with healthy minerals. This includes silica, which is famed for helping to soften and purify your skin. Interestingly, the water in the lagoon is able to renew itself every 48 hours. This helps to make sure that you always get the best, freshest experience possible.

Facts about the Blue Lagoon

You can visit the Blue Lagoon at any time of the year. However, you’ll need to book well in advance as it is extremely popular. The healing power of the water in the Blue Lagoon is extraordinary. The water has been scientifically proven to help skin psoriasis, which is incredible for people suffering from its effects. Water temperatures remain steady throughout the year at an average of 39°C, which is perfect for bathing all your troubles away.

What to Expect

When you visit the Blue Lagoon Iceland, you can choose between a variety of packages and offers. The premium package gives you entrance to the lagoon, along with a silica mud mask, use of towel, slippers, bathrobe, sparkling wine and a table reservation at the fantastic Lava restaurant. Cleanse your skin in the warm, mineral-rich waters and give your muscles the vacation they deserve.

Enjoy a peaceful swim and explore the lava rock cave before heading to the Mask Bar. Here, you’ll apply the best mud mask of your life that uses tandem, silica and algae to help push back signs of ageing on the skin.

The sauna and steam room offer more opportunities to relax and rewind. The moist heat in the steam room will help unclog your pores but it’ll also tempt you into a short nap that’ll prove to be very hard to resist.

While you’re enjoying the Blue Lagoon Iceland, swim over to the In-Water Bar and quench your thirst with a glass of wine, beer or a healthy smoothie. Take relaxation to the next level with an in-water massage. This involves floating on the water as a professional treats you to a wonderful, mineral oil massage for up to an hour.

The Retreat Spa

The Retreat Spa offers more of an A-list experience to its guests. If you want to enjoy the very best that the Blue Lagoon has to offer, it might be worth looking into this one. To start, you’ll have a lot more treatments to choose from including massages and beauty and skin rejuvenation treatments. You’ll also have access to private changing rooms that include a walk-in rain shower.

But, one of the best parts of the Retreat Spa are the Subterranean Spaces, which are more like hidden sanctuaries equipped with a comfortable nest chair and floor to ceiling windows. It’s a great place to go to get-away-from-it-all and listen to the water dripping from the Retreat Lagoon. And on top of all that, you can also warm up by the fireplace and explore the steam cave or lava spring, which are exclusively for use by guests of the Retreat Spa only.

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