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for The Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Rating Summary based on 13 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		8
  • 4 Stars
    		4
  • 3 Stars
    		1
  • 2 Stars
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  • 1 Star
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  • Family Friendly
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  		• 3.7
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  • 47 of 47 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 9 fizzytom

    Member since 21/07/2003

    Reviews written: 971

    5 Stars You'll Not Be Blue at This Lagoon Review with images 04/05/2013
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A unique experience; shallow so fine for non-swimmers

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Expensive but worth it; shallow for swimmers; gets busy

    The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions It’s a manmade outdoor bathing pool (I hesitate to call it a swimming pool because even at its deepest it’s still fairly shallow) and spa which uses the water from the nearby geothermal power plant at Svartsengi. Visiting the Blue Lagoon was top of my list of things I wanted to do in Iceland and there was no way I was going to travel to almost the top of the world and not go there. Getting to the Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon is situated about twenty minutes drive from Keflavik Airport (Iceland’s main international airport) and ... more
  • 38 of 38 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 Absinthe_Fairy

    Member since 03/01/2011

    Reviews written: 1016

    5 Stars Bathe in the blue lagoon Review with images 30/09/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Efficiently run and state-of-the-art

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Expensive, subject to the weather

    During my recent trip to Iceland I made a visit to the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is probably one of Iceland's most famous attractions. It is a geothermally heated outdoor pool in which you can bathe, the average temperature of the water being 37-39 degrees Celsius (98-102 Farenheit). Heated water near a lava flow is taken from the ground, used to run turbines that generate electricity in a nearby geothermal power plant, and is then fed into the lagoon. I booked my trip before I went via the Icelandair website, alongside my flights, hotel and other excursions. However it's also possible to ... more
  • 32 of 32 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Absy_Baby

    5 Stars Go on...be a creature! 06/08/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Very Relaxing

    Disadvantages Disadvantages A little expensive, but completely worth it.

    The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is a definite must you need to experience whilst in Iceland. Iceland is actually located on the boundaries of two large tectonic plates, these being the Eurasian plate and the North American plate. Iceland is very volcanic and there are many geysers and hot springs throughout the country. The Mid Atlantic Ridge actually runs from the East coast of Iceland through Reykajik to the centre of Iceland. The reason I am telling you all this is so you get a feel for the destination and appreciate that although Iceland has many natural heated waters nothing can quite prepare ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 chugglebunny

    Member since 18/10/2007

    Reviews written: 147

    5 Stars Blue Lagoon Iceland 12/02/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Relaxing and breath taking

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Expensive

    The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is an experience that cannot really be described without being there first hand, but I will try no less to tell you about this lovely place. Location / Getting There ------------------------------ The Lagoon is based in the middle of nowhere in Iceland; it is about a 35-40 minute drive from Reykjavik via road, and is a short detour past Keflavik airport. The only way to the Lagoon is via road as I stated, there are regular departures from Reykjavik Excursions BSI bus terminal daily or there are other excursions from different tour operators. The actual Lagoon is ... more
  • 145 of 145 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 9 MAFARRIMOND

    Member since 07/12/2002

    Reviews written: 272

    5 Stars Blue Heaven Review with images 01/01/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Relaxing, Refreshing. A unique experience.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Incomplete information leaflets.

    Swimming in the hot almost-fluorescent aquamarine waters of the Blue Lagoon surrounded by black basalt lava rocks in icy temperatures of minus six degrees pelted with sporadic bursts of freezing rain is a unique experience and one I will remember for some time. The Blue Lagoon is a pool of geothermal sea water created by an unexpected consequence to the massive Svartsengi power plant. The power plant was built in the late 70s, and together with four other geothermal power plants in Iceland, produces around 26% of the country's electricity as well as around 87% of the country's hot water ... more
  • 60 of 60 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    sonic020

    4 Stars Hot and Steamy in Iceland Diamond review Review with images 23/11/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great experience, great setting

    Disadvantages Disadvantages More tourists here than any where else in Iceland

    One of the most enduring experiences of our trip to Reykjavik was relaxing outdoors in warm, sea salty water of the Blue Lagoon, with the temperature out of the water at no more than 3° and the hail clouds approaching. Watching the steam rise from the milky aquamarine water, with the lava fields all around and the dramatic, constantly changing October sky overhead is something not to be forgotten. ~~~What and where is the Blue Lagoon?~~~ The Blue Lagoon is undoubtedly the most notorious attraction in Iceland. Outdoor swimming is very common in Iceland, the difference here is that the lagoon ... more
  • 5 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    serendipity7

    5 Stars Stay at the Blue Lagoon 28/02/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages the clinic - great for skin complaints

    Disadvantages Disadvantages quite a trek in the cold!

    The Blue Lagoon ( the famous geothermal spa) has a clinic attached which treats people with psoriarsis; however guests may also stay there. Silica has been proven to reduce skin complaints, hence the reason for the clinic. It is a small, chic guesthouse with private spa pools located next to the Blue Lagoon - it is 15km from the airport, so not in Reykjavik, and people usually stop there on the way back to the airport so transportation there from the airport was difficult. However I did find Blue Line Taxi ( they have flyers in the reception of the airport) only 500ISK MUCH CHEAPER THAN TAXI ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    esteban1985

    4 Stars The blue lagoon Review with images 26/11/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages very relaxing, could spend all day in it

    Disadvantages Disadvantages in the middle of nowhere

    I love Iceland and what better a way to start a trip the land of fire ice than a trip to the blue lagoon. Its beautiful warm blue waters in the open air of Iceland, theres nothing quite so refreshing. Last September we arrived in Iceland in the snow and then got told that our first trip would be to an outside swimming pool, doesn't sound so great so far but believe me it is fantastic. The blue lagoon is a lake created by the waste water from a geothermal power plant, doesn't sound very clean, but its actually a perfectly renewable and clean form of energy. The blue colour is perfectly natural ... more
  • 57 of 57 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Dan_ep

    4 Stars Warm spa waters in icy iceland Review with images 21/08/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Relaxing break - ideal for a short stop over

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not cheap and artificial!!

    I have just come back from a fantastic trip during which we spent some of our time in Iceland. One of the highlights of the trip was the obilgatory dip at the warm therapeutic waters of the Blue Lagoon, probably Iceland's most famous and most visited tourist stop. IN A NUTSHELL The blue lagoon is actually an artificial lake, formed by the outflow of a local geothermal power station. Yes, I agree it sounds unappealing, but it is fantastic! It is set around the beautiful black rocks of an old lava flow and forms a large irregular shaped pond, with lots of nooks and crannies to explore. The water ... more
  • 14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 bonkerskirsty

    Member since 21/11/2003

    Reviews written: 30

    3 Stars Hot spa 09/03/2006
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Unique experience

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Expensive

    Having first heard about the Blue Lagoon I wasn;t convinced I wanted to visit, but thought that it would be a waste to go all the way to Iceland and miss it, so we booked an excursion run by Reykjavik Excursions. We turned up at the bus station and just booked it on the day. Apparently they were doing a 'deal' whereby for the return coach trip and entry to the Blue Lagoon it would cost about £35! This seemed extortionate for a 20 min coach trip and to sit in a hot spa, but as we had been told how unique the experience was, we thought we'd fork out. On arrival you are told to remove your shoes ... more
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