Sky Lagoon

Sky Lagoon is a geothermal spa in southwestern Iceland. It is located at Kársnes Harbour, Kópavogur,[1]

Exterior of Sky Lagoon with sign and turf wall
Exterior of Sky Lagoon with sign and turf wall

Description

Sky Lagoon is primarily heated by geothermal energy. Natural hot water that comes from a great depth below the earth's surface feeds the geothermal pool. which keeps the water temperature at approximately 38 to 40 °C (100 to 104 °F).[2] Snæfellsjökull (a glacier-capped volcano) and Keilir mountain are visible from Sky Lagoon.[2][3]

The spa is a competitor of the nearby Blue Lagoon.[4]

Cold plunge pool with lagoon and rocks in background
Cold plunge pool with lagoon and rocks in background
Sky Lagoon sauna with view of ocean
Sky Lagoon sauna with view of ocean

History

Construction of Sky Lagoon began in early 2020 and was completed in 2021.[4] The design was inspired by the Icelandic geography and uses grey-blues, deep greens, whites and creams to copy the landscape.[4]

Some elements of Sky Lagoon were inspired by Icelandic nature and heritage, such as the turfhouse, turf walls and plunge pool.[5] Elements of the facility include a cave tunnel entrance to a hot springs soaking pool and a cold plunge.[6]

References
  1. "This incredible oceanfront geothermal lagoon has opened in Iceland". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  2. Paitandy, Priyadarshini (2021-06-25). "Just opened: Iceland's Sky Lagoon features views of the ocean, seals, and lava spewing volcano". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  3. "Dive into Icelandic bathing culture in this spectacularly scenic, new lagoon". thestar.com. 2021-06-26. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  4. "Halldór Eiríksson echoes Iceland's dramatic landscape in new Sky Lagoon". cladglobal.com. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  5. "Sky Lagoon, Iceland's newest geothermal bathing hotspot, has opened in Reykjavík. | Icelandair". www.icelandair.com. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  6. Bro, Lindsey (2022). Thermal: Healing with Heat - Saunas, Hot Springs & Baths. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-7972-1857-1.
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