How to get to the Blue Lagoon
A milky-blue dot on the southwesterly Reykjanes Peninsula, the Blue Lagoon is just 15 minutes away from Keflavík Airport and 45 minutes from Reykjavik. Most visitors fly into Keflavík Airport and wind their way into Reykjavik, where the
Harpa opera house, whale-watching tours and colourful Laugavegur street awaits them. The immediate surroundings on the drive down aren’t particularly inspiring, but the moss-covered stones and high, jutted rocks do give an earthly feel, one that reminds you of Iceland’s connection with nature and the great outdoors.
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Stopping off at this Iceland lagoon between the airport and Reykjavik is a great way to break up your trip, and as you sink yourself into its warm, 38-degree mineral-rich waters, you'll realise that this is well worth the experience, no matter how long or short your trip.
The Blue Lagoon is located in a strong geothermal power spot, but the spa itself is actually artificial: it was built into a lava field and has its water supplied from the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power station.