If you are looking for turquoise blue water, warm temperatures and minerals from heaven and planet earth you should definitely check out the blue lagoon right outside Reykjavik, which is one of Iceland’s most popular attractions.

ITINERARY

Me and my cousin was tired after a long ride from Norway. First 4 hours’ drive from our village, then 2 hours with plane from Oslo to Keflavik International Airport. When we arrived, I wanted to check out if blue lagoon had anything available for us, which they did. You can just imagine being on a volcanic Island full of natural hot springs. I couldn’t imagine going to Iceland and not check out the blue lagoon. Day 2 of our Iceland trip, we drove over to the Blue Lagoon located in a lava field near Grindavík at Nordurljosavegur 9 (google map it) It opens at 8 AM and closes at 10 PM. I recommend going in the morning since there are less people, the morning light is perfect for photography and by taking a spa treatment right after you wake up will seriously make you feel like a goddess and give you more energy

MAN-MADE OR NOT? WHAT MAKES BLUE LAGOON SO SPECIAL

Blue lagoon is a man-made geothermal lagoon, which gets it water from the geothermal power plant Svartsengi, its rich with minerals like silica and sulfur that will make your skin glow. The spa was actually formed 42 years ago, so it’s been available for locals and tourists a while and that is a reason to trust their knowledge about the minerals and what it does to your skin and mind. People suffering from skin diseases such as psoriasis should try this place out, it might not work for you but its worth the try. The first thing I was thinking of when I was there was how dirty the water must be because of all the daily visitors, but that was before I learnt that the water in the lagoon renew itself every 48 hours.

SUMMER OR WINTER

I wish I could have experienced it during winter when the northern lights are dancing in the sky, but that is a perfect tip from me to you to DO exactly that. I wouldn’t mind discovering Iceland during winter either. The spa is actually open all year around and it’s OUTSIDE, how cool isn’t that? Another reason to check it out.

TEMPERATURE

There are plenty of reasons to go there, but the perfect water temperature at 102 Fahrenheit (39 Celsius) will blow your mind. Before entering the water, the strict hygiene rules say you need to take a shower and they recommend you put a lot of conditioning in your hair and leave-in, otherwise you won’t be able to brush your hair for days. It feels very cold to leave the shower, but you will be rewarded with amazing hot water on the outside.

GOOD TO KNOW

The water is clean and does not contain any chemicals, only natural minerals. It is possible to buy products from the lagoon. They have been renovating the place for years and it is just going to get better and better. The changing rooms have a nice luxury touch to it. When you check in at the reception, you will get an electronic wristband, which you will be using the whole stay, so don’t lose it. The wristband is used for the lockers, bar, spa treatment and restaurant. The best part is the newly renovated showers where you can shower by yourself.

TIPS

Take advantage of the included mud mask for your face and one drink (I chose a really good smoothie with greens and ginger)

Choose the premium package because you get slippers, second mask of choice, bathrobe, table reservation at Lava restaurant and sparkling wine if dining for only 20 Euros more. Totally worth it since it is so cold to get outside after the shower and coming back up from the lagoon.

Go early morning or late night.

Try to go during the winter and you might be lucky to see the northern lights while using the spa

Put a lot of conditioning in your hair, and if it feels dry again, go back in and put in more.

Book in advance, as it sells out almost every day

Check the opening hours for winter, summer and holidays

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