My friend is about to embark on a three-month residency in Iceland, and I am equal parts excited and envious. I have never been to the country myself, but from what I hear, its haunting and beautiful music, breathtaking landscapes, and welcoming, friendly people make it must-visit. I decided to do a little preliminary research, and immediately stumbled upon Blue Lagoon, a stunning geothermal spa in Reykjavik.
The lagoon’s geothermal seawater, which is renewed every 40 hours, naturally holds a temperature between 98 and 102 degrees. If that is not enough of a draw, the facilities at the lagoon include a cave-like steam bath, sauna, and waterfall. I don’t know if I’ll be able to sneak away this fall, but I’m determined to make my way to this otherworldly place sooner or later. Coincidentally, the best time to view the northern lights in Iceland is between November and April, so if you are looking for an unforgettable winter journey, look no further.
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Beyond words…
Gorgeous! I am officially putting Reykjavik on my winter vacay wishlist.
Oh, that is so up my alley. It wasn’t on my list before, but now I definitely want to go.
we went to iceland and spent a few days there for news years a couple of years ago and we are thinking sbout going back over christmas.
the landscapes are amazing and the people really are some of the friendliest on the planet. the blue lagoon is total bliss too, and the short days in the winter time mean the sun comes up late, sets early and dances just above the horizon – golden hour all day :)
i do hope you get to visit sometime…
Reykjavik summer 2013 – my sights are set. Just putting it out into the universe.
Oh wow this is just magical!
I went to the Blue Lagoon some year ago on a trip to Iceland. The water is warm and the scenery is beautiful. The pools are fabricated–it’s like a big swimming pool. Ok. But here is the kicker: At one point I reached town and grabbed a handful of the sand the lines the bottom of the pools and when I looked at it I realized that along with sand was a handful of hair! Ew! I guess they don’t clean out the sand that often. It was a little gross.