Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Geothermal complex Blue Lagoon: milky waters of Iceland

Iceland, Reykjavik

Reykjavik- This small town, size…. I even find it difficult to compare it with. Reykjavik is probably the size of Morshansk. Well, northerners no longer inhabit Reykjavik. At least in the city center in the evening I saw tourists, Indians, Chinese and even a woman from Bulgaria.

The city of Reykjavik dies out at approximately 10:00 p.m. when the broadcast ends.” Good night kids.” Although I’m afraid that I might be wrong about the time, here essentially the white nights continue and it’s not clear whether it’s late evening or early morning.
The city is completely uninteresting and not worth visiting. However, I had to stay there, since the hotel base offers the best deals in Reykjavik

We had an apartment in the very center. From the window I could see the cross of the central church or church (to be honest, I don’t know what denomination Iceland belongs to). Literally a few dozen steps away is the central shopping street with shops and restaurants, which, by the way, already close their kitchens at 21:00, and turn visitors out at 22:00. Also not far from our apartment hotel there was a sex shop with broken glass in the door - it looked like someone was in a hurry to buy porn and broke the glass with their forehead.

By the way, I read in the news that the Prime Minister of Iceland spoke in favor of severing relations between the sister cities Moscow and Reykjavik due to the fact that Moscow passed a law banning the promotion of non-traditional sexual relationships. And the Prime Minister of Iceland is a lesbian woman, who also entered into a same-sex marriage...
By the way, some women in Iceland are of such a build that I would not be surprised to learn that the Vikings were women, and all those pictures that magazines and museums show are all an excuse and a lie. No, definitely Icelandic women were Vikings and kicked ass in the Nordic Seas. Including Britons

Having said goodbye to Reykjavik, we headed north towards the fjords, but the road in gray clouds that clung to the Hummer antenna and poured rain on the windshield was so annoying that we decided to limit ourselves to hunting fur seals on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It is 175 km from Reykjavik. By the way, I want to warn you that there are cameras on this section of Route 1 and it is not advisable to exceed the speed of 90.
The fur seals hid from the rain, so after hanging out in the towns of Olafsvik and Langanolt, we decided to turn back - we wanted to try the SPA in the Blue Lagoon, which is located near the town of Grindavik

From a distance of 5 km from the place, steam can be seen rising from the foot of the mountain, as if hundreds of bath attendants in this place are holding a symposium to exchange the custom of whipping naked bodies with brooms. The smell of hydrogen sulphide can be felt as soon as you leave the road to the airport.
Blue Lagoon this is a system of natural lagoons in volcanic lava filled with thermal waters, which in Iceland both heat and generate electricity. The species in the system of reservoirs occupying an area the size of a football field is pale blue in color. This effect is enhanced by white deposits of clayey consistency. Several of the largest reservoirs are reserved for public baths. There is a large parking lot in front of the Blue Lagoon complex. Tourists - mother, don’t worry.

A dozen buses replace a dozen other buses. The bulk of visitors are tourists, of course. We were lucky enough to meet the Chinese delegation. We didn't go swimming, although we took flip-flops and clothes with us. We just decided to see what we get for 65 euros per person (entrance fee, changing room and towel). You can easily enter the bathhouse area in boots and walk over the heads of people sitting in the water

I'm not very impressed - I'll tell you straight. The experience of sitting in a tank of water that circulates naturally without being purified... Well, the sight of dirty foam on the sides with floating plant organic remains was enough for me: midges, someone's hair, dandruff, etc. In addition, I imagined how many people are now pissing here at the same time, and having multiplied the number of people per hour by the size of the bathhouse, I decisively went to the exit

Since today we have an early flight to Copenhagen, we booked accommodation closer to the airport. The place is called Gardur and it has good apartments. Essentially a house with four bedrooms for the price of a regular double. The owner recommended a restaurant, which is located 200 meters away, next to the lighthouse.
I can recommend it - expensive, but cooked and served well.

I ordered a whale steak.
I will say this - the sole of an army boot will be more edible. Therefore, I will not recommend experiments with a whale. Moreover, it was fried with blood... But what if you order a medium - it’s scary to stand in front of your teeth.


The Blue Lagoon geothermal complex, formed around a complex of natural pools, is one of Iceland's most popular natural attractions. About 300 thousand people visit the resort every year. The first areas equipped for swimming appeared in the Blue Lagoon in the mid-80s of the last century. Hot springs of azure, soft blue and milky shades wash the lava piles, creating contrasting landscapes.

The complex of volcanic origin has unique healing and healing properties, known since 1976. The minerals contained in the water, sea salt, sulfur and even blue-green algae can cure skin diseases. People can swim here even in winter: the water in deep reservoirs maintains a comfortable temperature throughout the year from +37°C to +40°C.









Working hours

The Blue Lagoon is open daily, throughout the year. Opening hours from June 1 to June 30 - from 9:00 to 21:00, from July 1 to August 15 - from 9:00 to midnight, from August 16 to 30 - from 9:00 to 21:00, from September 1 to May 31 - from 10:00 to 20:00. An exception is the New Year and Christmas holidays; during the period from December 23 to January 1, the schedule should be checked on the Blue Lagoon website. Guests can stay in the thermal complex for 45 minutes after closing.

Cost of visit

The entrance ticket price depends on the season. From September 1 to May 31, the cost of visiting Blue Lagoon is 33 euros for adults, 15 euros for teenagers 14 and 15 years old. From June 1 to August 31, admission for adults will cost 40 euros, for teenagers 14 and 15 years old - also 15 euros. Children under 13 years old have free admission if accompanied by an adult.

More detailed information You can find out about the cost of beauty treatments, as well as renting bathrobes and towels on the Blue Lagoon website.

All Blue Lagoon Resort guests receive a magnetic chip bracelet that serves as the key to their personal locker. You must have a swimsuit with you; Towels and bathrobes can be rented for an additional fee. The changing rooms are divided into men's and women's areas. There are showers (shampoo and shower gel are provided free of charge). Also, a bracelet with a chip is used to pay for drinks and snacks in the bar and restaurant of the thermal complex, so it is better to leave money and other things in the locker.

No special shoes are required to visit the Blue Lagoon; There are no rocky areas where you can injure your feet on the territory of the complex. Regular flip-flops will suffice.

The water in the pools is renewed every two days.

On the territory of the Blue Lagoon geothermal complex there is a hotel of the same name with 15 rooms. The cost of accommodation depends on the season and ranges from 190 to 280 euros per day for Double Room. An extra bed will cost 80 euros per night. Breakfast and access to the Blue Lagoon are included in the room rate.

There is a special section on the Blue Lagoon website where you can consult or ask questions about the features of the resort.

How to get there

The Blue Lagoon geothermal complex is located 38 kilometers southwest of; travel time from the capital bus station- 45 minutes. You can also get to the resort from international airport Keflavík, located 15 kilometers northwest of Blue Lagoon. Travel time is about twenty minutes. Shuttle Buses operate between Reykjavik, the airport and the thermal baths several times a day throughout the year. Tours to the Blue Lagoon are also organized by local tour operators Reykjavik Excursions and Iceland Excursions. The fare is from 3200 ISK (~$32.0) per person round trip; Teenagers from 12 to 17 years old usually receive a 50% discount. Children under 11 years old travel free of charge.

The resort has free storage rooms where you can leave suitcases and bags if necessary.

Location

The Blue Lagoon geothermal complex is located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, in the southwest. Exact coordinates: 63°88 N, 22°45 W.

Prices: 1 week stay - $942

4 days, Reykjavik

  • amazing nature of Iceland
  • luxury five star spa
  • amazing medical and cosmetic procedures
  • unique treatment in the Blue Lagoon

In Iceland you can feel the amazing energy coming from the mountains and fjords, the sun and the Northern Lights, waterfalls, volcanoes and hot springs. Thanks to the crystal waters, fresh fish and clean air of this unique region, Icelanders enjoy good health. An integral part of their lifestyle is visiting the geothermal pools and hot springs located around Reykjavik. It's time for you to improve your health by coming to northern paradise for women - Iceland.

Our tour invites you to indulge in luxurious treatments at the 5-star Laugar Spa in the Laugardalur Valley, famous for its hot springs, outdoor geothermal pool and amusement park. The Laugar Spa features a modern aquatic wellness centre, equipped with saunas, steam rooms, massage showers and geothermal waterfalls. In the relaxation room you will hear the sounds of nature, feel the divine aromas and see the starry sky. And the Blue Lagoon will be a real discovery for you, as it will invite you to a fantastic oasis with warm blue water and a volcanic “lunar” landscape. Mud baths, natural caves with steam and water miraculously restore vitality and relieve fatigue.

Day 1:

You arrive at Iceland's Keflavik Airport. You will be transferred to the Nordica Hotel, conveniently located in the center of Reykjavik. Today you can enjoy the "Feel so Fit" spa program at Nordica Spa, Iceland's largest spa. You can enjoy gym sessions, hot baths, aromatic steam baths and sauna, as well as shoulder and head massages. Icelandic energy drink “Skyr” will energize you and give you strength. After this, you may want to go to a fitness center, where highly professional trainers will develop an individual program for you during your stay. Or perhaps you'd rather take a guided tour of Reykjavik, which can be booked separately.

Day 2:

In the morning, enjoy a wonderful Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you can explore the city on your own, and in the afternoon we invite you to visit the luxurious Laugar Spa, the most modern 5-star Health and Beauty Spa, which is located just steps from the Hotel Nordica. Laugardalur, the largest geothermal pool under open air, is located in the Laugardalur Valley, rich in hot springs.

The Laugar Spa features a modern aquatic wellness centre, equipped with saunas, steam rooms, massage showers and geothermal waterfalls. Listen to the sounds of nature, admire the night sky and enjoy a variety of aromas. You can also relax in the relaxation room by the fireplace. Other treatments must be booked in advance.

Here you can also visit the Laugar Café, which serves only light and healthy food, sandwiches and drinks. Or you can visit the bar, which serves a wide selection of Icelandic skyr drinks and fresh fruit and vegetable juices.

Day 3:

Breakfast in the hotel. You can also spend the morning in the city, exploring its magnificent streets and interesting sights. You will have the opportunity to additionally book a horseback ride to the volcanic fields surrounding the Helgafell volcano. During the day you will have time to go shopping, visit Perlan or simply relax at the Hotel Spa.

In the evening, a completely extraordinary trip awaits you. At 18:30 you will go to the Blue Lagoon, a true miracle of nature. This is a geothermal reservoir that cannot be compared with anything in its beauty and healing properties. You will swim in crystal clear sea water enriched with minerals. You will be surrounded by volcanic fields covered with snow in winter. Unique environmental conditions, high levels of silicon and minerals, and the presence of seaweed give the lagoon its rich blue color. A real natural sauna awaits you in one of the volcanic caves surrounding the pond. The water of the Blue Lagoon has been proven to heal several skin conditions, and people from all over the world come here to swim or take advantage of the services of the Blue Lagoon Treatment Center.

Day 4

Delicious Scandinavian breakfast. In the morning you will still have time to stop at the shops one last time, and in the afternoon you will be transferred to Keflavik Airport, from where you will fly home.

Included in cost:

  • Transfer from Keflavik Airport to the hotel and back
  • 3 nights at Nordica Hotel, deluxe room
  • Scandinavian breakfast ( Buffet) every day
  • Spa program "Feel so Fit" Spa at Nordica Spa: hot baths, aromatic steam baths and sauna. Shoulder and head massage. Icelandic energy drink "Skyr"
  • Entrance to Laugar Spa and Wellness Resort including towel and robe
  • Evening excursion to the Blue Lagoon (3 hours) and entrance fee

Not included in the price:

  • Air ticket
  • There may be an additional $25 fee for weekend occupancy.
  • Optional excursions
  • insurance/personal expenses
  • $25 service fee

Nordica Spa: Nordica Spa offers luxurious conditions for spa treatments. These include baths with mineral salts, steam rooms, a fitness center and a real Finnish sauna with its own garden. You can relax in a special relaxation area listening to music or birdsong. There are special massages for pregnant women.

Laugar Spa& World Class Gym is a five star resort and spa that features one of the best fitness facilities in Europe. It is located in the Laugardalur valley, which has botanical gardens, zoo, amusement park. Laugar has a health resort with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, large thermal pool, gym, spa, beauty and massage salon, restaurant, hairdresser and sports shop.

The Laugar Spa has six different saunas and steam rooms, each designed individually. You can relax in the thalassotherapy Jacuzzi, soak your feet in special healing baths, soak in hot seawater pools or cool off under a cold waterfall.

Optional excursions

  • extension of stay in Reykjavik
  • tour Golden ring, 8 o'clock
  • Blue Lagoon with transfer to Keflavik Airport
  • excursion “Relax” on the Blue Lagoon, 4 hours by bus

Horse rides:

  • Volcanic Fields Tour, 3 hours with a guide
  • Volcanic Fields tour and lunch, 3.5 hours with guide
  • Blue Lagoon tour with lunch, 5-6 hours, lunch

Jeep tours:

Snowmobile safaris:

  • Snowmobile safari, 3-5 hours

The most popular place For tourists who come to Iceland, there is the Blue Lagoon, a unique thermal spring, the temperature of which varies from thirty-seven to forty degrees all year round. And being in warm, sky-blue water, when winter and cold are in full swing, creates indescribable sensations for which travelers cross half the world, coming to this cold northern country.

Visit Blue Lagoon of Iceland- one of the most important symbols of this country and its main attraction, what could be more beneficial for health and overall development?! This place is completely unique: a geothermal pool made of porous lava, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, in the southwest of Iceland. There is a luxurious SPA complex of the highest class, with thermal baths, steam rooms, a bar, a restaurant, a relaxation area, a Blue Lagoon Clinic specializing in the treatment of skin diseases, and a store selling unique locally produced cosmetics.

In general, the history of the Blue Lagoon complex dates back to 1976, during the construction of “Svartsengi” - the world’s first geothermal station, thanks to which they decided to use the natural gift in the form of constantly hot water for the benefit of the island’s inhabitants. Continuing the topic, I would like to say that the station is functioning properly to this day, thus, the forces of nature provide heat and electricity to people. Time passed, and in 1990, local residents We noticed a small lake with warm sky-blue water, next to a power plant. They began to go swimming here, and the station employees did the same, until one of them, who had suffered from psoriasis for many years, realized that after several such baths, he was completely healed.

Doctors became interested in the composition of the water, conducted a lot of tests, and concluded that it was not only unique, but also healing for many skin ailments. The lagoon water is sixty-five percent seawater, thirty-five percent fresh, it is saturated with microelements such as quartz, silicon, and blue-green seaweed. By the way, thanks to the play of light on silicon particles, the water has a bluish-milky tint. It was found that bacteria do not survive in this water composition, but mineral salts have a beneficial effect on the human body. Healing mud deeply cleanse the skin and treat it, seaweed softens and nourishes. The bottom of the lagoon is covered with white clay, which also has numerous healing properties. Six million liters of the purest geothermal sea water undergoes a renewal cycle every forty hours. The complex's employees regularly take samples for water quality, showing that it does not need additional treatment. That is why, in 1999, a spa complex was built here, and later a clinic. In 2005, the private Blue Lagoon complex in Iceland was awarded the title of the best spa resort in the world.

The width of the lagoon is two hundred meters, its length is several kilometers, its depth is from one to three meters. Basically, the bottom of the lagoon is clay and smooth, but sometimes there are stones, so tread more carefully or wear special shoes. There are steam rooms on the shore. While standing in the water, it is recommended to coat yourself with white clay and wash it off after a few minutes. Best time To visit the Blue Lagoon SPA resort - cloudy and windy weather, the fact is that the water of the lake is hot, therefore, swimming in the heat is somewhat difficult. But in cool air temperatures, it’s very pleasant to plunge into hot water after freezing a little. It is necessary to pay attention to the places where the source waters exit, since the temperature near them can be from four hundred to nine hundred degrees. The lagoon is framed by the most picturesque fields of volcanic lava; over the years, overgrown with moss, among the frozen patches of lava you can sometimes see seething rivers of boiling water. Bathing in geothermal springs is extremely beneficial, as it improves body tone, treats skin diseases, and gives complete relaxation, relieves accumulated stress.

If you do not want to get to the complex at the very peak of visits, then come here early in the morning, when the tourists have not yet arrived, since it is very crowded here after lunch. There is no hotel at the spa complex, but you can rent housing or a hotel room neighboring city Grindavik. In addition, you can rent a room at the clinic for several days. It is located within walking distance from the lake, and looks like a small hotel with a restaurant, lobby bar, Gym. Entrance to the complex is paid, the price is approximately twenty euros, it includes the rental of a box for things. It is possible to rent a towel for five euros, and a robe for nine euros. Visitors wear a bracelet with a built-in electronic wallet, thanks to which they can take food and drinks from the bar without carrying a bag with a wallet or card, and pay for everything on the way out.

The Blue Lagoon is located a twenty-minute drive from Iceland's Keflavik Airport; you can drive from the capital in forty minutes; for example, a bus leaves from the main bus station in Reykjavik every half hour to the Blue Lagoon. If you came by car, then there is a large free parking, There is a luggage storage room in the building, free toilet, information stand.

I would like to give you some advice before visiting the thermal complex:

1. Prolonged stay in thermal water leads to dehydration of the body, so drink a lot during and after the procedures;

2. Thermal water although it does not harm the hair, it dries it out, so use the hair conditioner that is in the shower;

3. To prevent water from ruining your jewelry - rings, chains, earrings, remove them;

4. Take off your glasses - they fog up, but if the day is sunny, then wear special sunglasses to avoid damaging your eyesight.

For the convenience of visitors, since 2015 it is possible to pre-book entrance tickets online. Prices for the thermal complex Blue Lagoon Iceland for 2016: children from 2 to 13 years old - free; children from 14 to 15 years old – 25 euros; disabled people – 25 euros; adults from 16 years and older - 40 euros, during the summer season - from the first of June to the thirty-first of August - 50 euros. When purchasing entrance tickets on the spot, without advance reservation, the price for all types of tickets increases by five euros compared to the indicated prices. Admission ticket“STANDARD” does not limit the time of bathing, but, most often, a couple of hours is enough for complete relaxation and a feeling of complete bliss. It is for this reason that after visiting the Blue Lagoon complex, sleep is recommended, and not leisure or excursions: a relaxed body cannot stand it. There are more expensive tickets, the price of which includes Additional services and bath accessories. If you have no desire to accept water procedures, then you can go inside to look and take photos, which will cost 10 euros per person, the ticket is taken on the spot. You can buy a group introductory tour to the Blue Lagoon with an English-speaking guide. Within forty minutes you will be shown the most wonderful places complex, they will tell its history, treat you to canapés and cocktails, and give you a small memorable gift. This tour costs 15 euros.

The Blue Lagoon is the most popular place to visit among travelers coming to Iceland. And it’s really worth any money, because in addition to improving your health, you get a lot of positive emotions and take great photos. Memory of visiting this thermal spring It will definitely stay for life!

The “Blue Lagoon” of Iceland is the dream of everyone who wants not only to relax and unwind, but to feel refreshed and emerge, in the truest sense of the word, from a geothermal source. This spa center is the most visited attraction in Iceland today. The resort is located in the southwest of the country, in Grindavik, a 40-minute drive from Reykjavik and close to Keflavik airport.

The main treatment at the Blue Lagoon is carried out using mineral water, which is very rich in useful substances, it contains silicon dioxide and sulfur. The waters of the lagoon are renewed every two days, thanks to a geothermal energy plant. The services offered here are unique; there are few centers in the world that have such a generous natural resource. It offers visitors both a treatment center and a beauty salon. You can choose whatever your heart desires. This can be a relaxing massage using special oil that contains active microelements. The skin takes on a healthy and glowing appearance.

Locally prepared scrubs contain lagoon silica, which exfoliates the skin, removes dead cells and stimulates blood circulation. All cosmetics used at the Blue Lagoon Spa are based on geothermal sea water, minerals and algae. Cosmetics with this composition can only be found in Iceland. Algae treatments are very popular among guests of the center. Specialists can polish the skin using special wraps. A whole system of strengthening procedures for pregnant women has been developed at the Blue Lagoon, which relieves swelling and back pain.

The beauty salon is a true care for the face and body. Special creams and massages make the skin more elastic and significantly reduce the signs of aging. Facial treatments are divided into three categories, each designed to meet the needs of various types skin. For mature skin, they target the skin's own collagen production and provide essential moisture. For normal and dry skin, this is, first of all, strengthening the protective barrier. Dry and combination skin undergoes deep cleansing and detoxification. Deep cleansing based on a silica mask is very effective.

The center also offers VIP service. An exclusive salon that offers privacy and peace. This complex is designed for a maximum of 12 people. The living room, with a fireplace and designer furniture, is a real oasis, fenced off from the hustle and bustle. Guests enjoy direct private access to the healing waters of the lagoon and a la carte service from the restaurant. In addition to treatment and relaxing spa treatments, guests will also enjoy an exciting excursion. Experienced guides will tell you the whole history of the creation of the resort, and will introduce you in detail to natural features this place, and explain its value from the point of view of medical science.

Everyone can visit the lava fields that are located near spa center and learn a lot of interesting things about volcanic activity in Iceland. The excursion program must include local myths about elves and trolls, as well as the Blue Lagoon signature cocktail, a visit to the laboratory and a small surprise.

 

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