Luxury close to the city
As the sun sets casting a reddish glow over the water, people mellow in the deep pools of the Sky Lagoon making it hard to tell where the pool ends and the ocean begins. Thanks to an “infinity-edge” design, water runs over the pool’s side into the ocean offering unimpeded views of the horizon.
One of the best things about the Sky Lagoon is its accessibility. Just a 15 minute drive from downtown Reykjavík, the spa can be reached easily by bike, walking, or bus if you don’t want to drive. Though this geothermal spa is definitely one of the more expensive options, it is so well done and worth the time and money—especially after returning to the capital after hiking in Iceland. Another cool thing that here you can meet a lot of locals since it’s one of the few geothermal spas where you will find an equal number of tourists and Icelanders enjoying the upscale amenities.
Sustainably designed
Weaving together modern taste and ancient solutions, Sky Lagoon’s goal was to create a sustainable yet upscale and authentic bathing experience. The building has a turfhouse exterior which is a traditional Klömbruhleðsla (“turf walls”) technique that uses swampland and volcanic ash to make tiles that cover the building and keep it better protected from the harsh winter conditions.
The power of geothermal energy is also harnessed. As the hot water is pumped into the lagoon and mixed with cool water, a warm water mixture flows out which is then captured and used for heating water for showers and the floors.