The Blue Lagoon, Grindavík
We landed at KEF at 0630 and were in the Blue Lagoon by 0845. It was a great wake up and re-invigoration after our 5 hour... Read more
This was a great thing to do post plane ride. Super easy and relaxing
Great way to relax and unwind after a red eye flight
Nice to soak in the lagoon after our flight.
This was great to do after the day of travel. Not a rough or far drive from the airport and a very nice introduction to Iceland.... Read more
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To make the experience even more unique, take a dip under the artificial waterfall. This exhilarating shower is a fabulous way to ease sore muscles. You can also use the iconic white silica mud for a detoxifying body and face mask while you relax.
The Blue Lagoon has the Svartsengi Geothermal Power Plant to thank for its development. In 1976, an employee named Valur Margeirsson asked if he could swim in the pool created by Svartsengi's operations. He had psoriasis and didn't want to swim in a public pool. Bathing in the soothing water healed his skin, and when other people living with psoriasis tried it, their psoriasis also improved greatly. The Blue Lagoon Clinic is now an internationally recognized psoriasis treatment facility!
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We landed at KEF at 0630 and were in the Blue Lagoon by 0845. It was a great wake up and re-invigoration after our 5 hour redeye from BWI. Crowds were not bad and you could find some quieter spots beyond the main lagoon to enjoy the experience. The premium experience was nice with the different mud treatments and the robe for lounge outside the water.
For first timers to Iceland, recommend doing both Blue and Sky Lagoon if you can. Both warm soothing lagoons but the experiences are different. For a return trip to Iceland, would probably choose the Sky Lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon Premium Admission was an incredible way to start our trip. Initially, I was hesitant about visiting right after our flight, but it turned out to be rejuvenating and the perfect way to unwind. We didn't want to leave! The warm waters were soothing after the long journey, and I'm really glad this was included as part of our itinerary at the start.
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