Blue Lagoon Iceland 4.2 3 reviews

What an amazing setting - apart from the view of the power station in the distance.
The waters are a stunning milky blue and warm around the edges of the lagoon but as you near the center the heat rises dramatically and only the brave or foolish sit around the underwater jets.
it is not as 'natural' as you are led to believe or assume (the hot water is pumped in from that power station you can see in the distance), but truly an amazing experience being submerged in hot water, amidst the steam knowing that eventually you have to emerge and face the well below zero temperatures. The deposits in the lagoon make a great skin rub and are supposedly good for treating a variety of skin complaints.
They have a great number of treatments available, if you are on friendly terms with your bank manager.

The Blue Lagoon is a unique experience. The first thing that strikes you is the location. The BL is on the surface of the moon. Or so it seems as you are driven across the lava fields to get there. The logistics (done by Reykjavik excursions) are very good and make it quite easy to visit on the way to or from Keflavik airport, Iceland's main airport. Indeed I can recommend changing your trans-Atlantic itinerary to include a stopover in Iceland solely for the purpose of visiting the BL. Like most things in Iceland, the facility is well organized. While they do offer various treatments, the highlight is certainly the lagoon itself.

I strongly recommend visiting in winter to get the full experience of the land of fire and ice. Be advised, the minerals in the water will turn your hair into a salty matted mess that may take days to sort out, but it's worth it.

No matter what you read, hear or imagine - nothing can prepare you for such a relaxing and mythical experience! The wonder of the natural geothermal hot spring is not something you can believe, even when you're standing five feet away. Sure, I could see the steam rising from the milky blue waters but honestly, it was 4 degrees where I stood, snow was draped on the once active volcanoes surrounding the springs, and it was so dark and overcast the midday sun could easily have been mistaken for having already gone to bed.

Slipping into the 39°C waters was like passing through a mirror into another world. The steam added to the dreamlike quality of the setting and the scenery was just breathtaking. I imagined the natives and Vikings would've spent the winter months hibernating in these very waters. Maybe. And then come out looking like prunes for the summer.

The football field-sized area was big enough to feel like you were (almost) the only one there so, making use of the complimentary signature mask/scrub pots that were dotted about the spring, I donned a silica mud face and found a cosy spot to relax.

The steam room and sauna are built right on the spring. From the rooms you can see through one-sided glass out to the almost fictional-looking scene. However, the steam room is insanely hot and it's hard to breathe in there so you do kind of appreciate the breeze when you go outside again – for a brief moment.

The man-made waterfall feature also acts as a complimentary massage treatment. The water comes down so hard and fast you can feel it working deep into the muscles. I spent about two hours in the water and had intended on having an in-water treatment but actually had so much fun just wading around and taking everything in that I forgot about that option and was pruned up before I knew it anyway.

The place is such good - about the only thing that is in Iceland - at about the equivalent of £15 for entry. The facilities are wonderful as well. There is a lot of space dedicated to the changing area which have plenty of lockers, showers and enough grooming space (with decent hair dryers!) for even the most diva of women. The lockers are activated by a wristband you wear for the duration of the lagoon visit and the showers contain signature Blue Lagoon shampoo and conditioners for post spa use (although you are required to rinse yourself before entering the spring as well).

Iceland is probably not the kind of place one would frequent but if you are planning to visit Iceland, you'd be absolutely mad not to make the effort to witness this natural wonder. I seriously almost cried when leaving at the thought I'd never get to come here again!