The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa nearby Grindavik and close to the international airport on the Reykjanes peninsula. It is in the middle of a volcanic landscape. The hot water comes from geothermal springs underneath the ground.
The water has a beautiful milky-blue appearance. It is comfortable warm about 39°C, even though outside is ice cold in winter time, you can still enjoy being in the water.
When coming to the Blue Lagoon you walk from the parking lot through a nice path through the lava. The distance is to avoid traffic noise in the Blue Lagoon.
The water is rich in salt and leaves your skin smooth like baby skin. You feel totally renewed. On the bottom of the Lagoon is soft, white mud that has this positive effect on the skin. People like to soak and rub themselves with this mud. But be careful with your hair. Don’t dip your hair into the water. It will be very difficult to comb it afterward.
What a love about Iceland is that they are very hygienic. All guests need to shower before entering the swimming area. This rule is in all public swimming pools. That is very important. Don’t try to sneak through. You will probably be called out. The showers are split up by gender. After showering you can enter the Blue Lagoon within the building. That is good on cold days. There is also a ramp access for wheelchair users. The water in the Blue Lagoon is very hygienic. It has a constant flow through, renewing the water in a few hours.
Families with kids are welcome in the Blue Lagoon. They have swimming floats for children. The age limit is 2 years so you are not allowed to bring babies.
The Blue Lagoon has become a very popular tourist attraction. They have various spa offers and a nice restaurant. They also have a hotel for a wellness retreat.
You need to book a time slot on their website for a visit. Be sure to do that in time if you are traveling to Iceland during peak season.
