"Blue Lagoon" Top 5 Page for this destination Reykjavík Off The Beaten Path Tip by sue_stone

The Blue Lagoon - or the "Worlds greatest outdoor Bath" is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland - and you will understand why when you see it!

It is located around 30-40 minutes drive from the centre of Reykjavik.

Located off the road to the airport, hidden amongst grey, ugly lava fields, the Blue Lagoon is like a desert oasis....well, except for the surrounding buildings and the nearby power station!!

It is a geothermal spa, sitting in the middle of a lava field, with amazing milky blue water. The water is heated by steam from the power station, which keeps the water at a temperature of around 38 degrees celsius all year round.

There is a modern visitors centre at the lagoon, with very well maintained and high-tech changing rooms and facilities for those wishing to take a dip in the heated and reputably healing waters. The cost to bathe when we were there in May 2005 was 1,200 kroner each, or free for onlookers, who can take a seat in the bar area. There is also a nice restaurant here if you fancy a meal after your soak.

You can even hang out in the water by the edge of the lagoon and order drinks, which you pay for via a clever reader on an armband (that you are issued with on entry to the lagoon). Though I am not sure that drinking a lot of alcohol whilst soaking in hot water for an extended period is a good thing...

One popular option for visiting the lagoon is on your way to the airport - the Flybus (as mentioned in my transport tip) offers a ticket that includes a stop off at the lagoon, with time to swim, before then heading to the airport.

Whatever you do - don't miss it!

Phone: 420 8800
Website: http://www.bluelagoon.com