Getting to Blue Lagoon Iceland
Located in the heart of the Reykjanes UNESCO Geopark, Blue Lagoon is just 20 minutes from Keflavík Airport and 50 minutes from Reykjavík.
From Reykjavík we offer round-trip hotel pickups from Reykjavík.
From the Airport we offer hourly pickups and dropoffs at the main terminal.
Getting here by car
Blue Lagoon is easily accessible from the main highway that connects Keflavík to Reykjavík.
Take Highway 41 to Highway 43 and follow the signs to Blue Lagoon. Parking is free.
ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIMES BY CAR
From Reykjavík 50 minutes
From Keflavík Airport 15 minutes
From Vík 3 hours
How to get here via bus Leisure. Comfort. Convenience. With hourly departures from Keflavík and Reykjavík, Destination Blue Lagoon is our official transport partner.
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All the rates and prices are highlighted in ISK icelandic, 100 ISK equals to Euro 0.75
In 2018, Blue Lagoon completed a significant expansion, opening the Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland. Encompassing a subterranean spa, a geothermal lagoon, a restaurant that reimagines Iceland’s culinary traditions, and a 62-suite hotel encircled by the Blue Lagoon’s mineral-rich waters, the Retreat is a place where guests can leave the world behind and enter a timeless realm of relaxation, rejuvenation, and exploration.
The beneficial powers of geothermal seawater were first discovered in the early 1980s when local residents began to bathe in the warm blue reservoir that had formed in the shadows of the Svartsengí geothermal power plant. Engineers at the facility had expected the water to seep through the lava and return to the earth’s volcanic aquifers. However, owing to the fluid’s high concentration of silica, proper drainage did not occur and a beautiful body of water took shape. The lagoon eventually became the focus of intense scientific study, giving birth in 1992 to Blue Lagoon Limited, a company dedicated to the research and development of the water’s primary elements: silica, algae, and minerals. In 1995, with research confirming the healing properties of geothermal seawater, Blue Lagoon Ltd. launched a renowned line of skin care. This was followed in 1999 by the opening of the modern-day spa facility and, in 2005, a clinic hotel for the treatment of psoriasis. Today, many decades after the first inquisitive souls began venturing into the water, the Blue Lagoon has blossomed from a humble curiosity into an extraordinary destination that was chosen as a wonder of the world by National Geographic. Indeed, the story of the Blue Lagoon continues to be written with every guest who enters the water.
A UNESCO Global Geopark In 2015, Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula was officially given the status of UNESCO Global Geopark. Home of Blue Lagoon Iceland, the Reykjanes Peninsula straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge—the tectonic boundary where the North American and Eurasian plates converge. Owing to its volcanic provenance, the peninsula is a wonderland of geothermal phenomena. The terrain is alive with craters, fissures, mud pools, steam vents, hot springs, and endless moss-covered lava fields.
Hospitality
Comfort. Tranquility. Belonging.The atmosphere at the Retreat is informal and welcoming. For the duration of your stay, your host is your guide and your attendant—instilling in you a sense of belonging: you are at home here, although here is unfamiliar, otherworldly, and likely a place you’ve never been. Whether managing your itinerary, confirming your tour bookings, or alerting you to the imminent arrival of the Northern Lights, your host is at your service and the Retreat is a place of timeless comfor
A Spa of the Volcanic Earth
Carved into the volcanic earth, the spa at the Retreat brings you intoharmony with nature. Incorporating a mineral-rich lagoon bounded by remarkable lava walls, the spa is an underground realm of inspiring design, enchanting geology, and radiant wellness. The spa journey culminates with the Blue Lagoon Ritual. In a spacious sanctuary of interconnected chambers, you cover your body with the three treasures of geothermal seawater: silica, algae, and minerals. Silica brings radiance and cleansing. Blue Lagoon algae brings nourishment and anti-aging. Minerals bring exfoliation and revitalization. Ultimately, the Blue Lagoon Ritual opens new horizons of serenity and wellbeing. The spa experience can be enhanced with in-water massage. Likewise, all spa guests have unrestricted access to the original source of wonder: the Blue Lagoon.
Changing room features
•Walk in shower
•Mirror and hangers
•Hair dryer and straightener
•Towels, bathrobes, slippers and Blue Lagoon skin care amenities.
Total spa area 4116 m²
Opening hours 08:00 - 22:00
The Retreat Lagoon will remain open until 23:00 for hotel guests.
Minimum reservation 4 hours
Reservation includes a changing room.
Minimum age for the Retreat spa, Blue Lagoon Ritual, and the Retreat lagoon, is 14 years.
Minimum age for the Blue Lagoon is 2 years.
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