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BLUE LAGOON
Gently steaming amidst a surreal lavascape, this is
Iceland's best-known attraction. Visitors can bathe year
round in the lagoon's opaque blue, mineral-rich waters,
kept at around 37-40°C. With a sauna, relaxation area
and various spa and massage treatments available, this is
a place to relax and unwind. Located conveniently close
to Keflavik airport, it's the perfect way to top or tail
any holiday in Iceland.
MYVATN NATURE BATHS
North Iceland's answer to the Blue Lagoon, the Mývatn
Nature Baths is actually a lake of steaming powder-blue
geothermal water, set among craters. The lagoon itself is
man-made with water piped straight from the borehole in
Bjarnarflag. At the bathing lagoon the water's temperature
is a very comfortable 36-40°C, making it an ideal spot to
relax at the end of a day exploring.
THE SECRET LAGOON
Tucked away in Flúðir in the southwest countryside, the
country's oldest swimming pool offers unique evening
'floating tours'. Wearing floatation aids, soak in the warm
water (38-40°C) and relax to the sound of underwater
music. Marvel at the night sky and depending on the time
of year, enjoy the glow of midnight sun (Jun to Jul), or
the mesmerising northern lights (Sep to mid-Apr).
Hot Pots
With geothermal water 'on
tap', it's not surprising that
most villages in Iceland boast a
heated outdoor swimming pool
and many hotels have hot tubs.
Enjoy the fresh air, stunning
scenery and perhaps a glass
of something indulgent while
you soak. During the winter
months, a hot tub is one of the
best places to keep watch for
the aurora!
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Hotel Glymur
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Nature Baths © RTH Sigurdsson
Secret Lagoon © Jan Pencherz