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There are spas – and then there is the Blue Lagoon. Carved into Iceland’s lava fields and glowing an ethereal shade of milky blue, this geothermal sanctuary is powered by one of the world’s most extraordinary natural phenomena: healing waters enriched with silica, microalgae and minerals.
These bioactive elements work in harmony to strengthen the skin barrier, boost hydration and stimulate collagen production. Silica deeply cleanses and reinforces the skin (and gives the lagoon its iconic colour), while microalgae deliver potent anti-ageing benefits. Minerals revitalise, and the naturally exfoliating lava renews. It’s a blend so effective it forms the foundation of medically approved psoriasis treatments and Blue Lagoon’s award-winning skincare range. The waters themselves are continually refreshed (renewed every 40 hours) and sourced from 2,000 metres below the earth’s surface.
Unwind in the healing waters
A day here is a full sensory journey: breathe in the geothermal steam in the steam room and steam cave, relax in the sauna, or drift into total calm with signature treatments such as in-water massage, where warm, mineral-rich waters melt tension from the body, and float therapy, a deeply restorative experience that quiets the mind and enhances wellbeing. At the in-water mask bar, experience the lagoon’s elements in their purest form. Storytelling sessions deepen the connection to Iceland’s volcanic heritage, while the in-water bar and Blue Café offer relaxed refreshment. For a more elevated culinary experience, Lava Restaurant extends the journey with refined Icelandic fine dining, its menu shaped by seasonal ingredients and its dramatic, cliff-hugging setting creating a memorable finale to your time in the lagoon.
For those who want to linger longer, Silica Hotel offers a peaceful architectural refuge set against dark lava plains – complete with its own private lagoon for quiet, moonlit swims.
Located conveniently between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík, the Blue Lagoon is an effortless addition to any Icelandic itinerary – whether it’s your first stop or your final farewell.
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