12 Postcards
Experience pure relaxation at the Blue Lagoon, an iconic geothermal spa featuring milky-blue waters set against a breathtaking lava landscape.
"The Blue Lagoon, located just a few miles from the Grindavik eruption site, has closed on and off since December 2023. The Blue Lagoon closed for two months this winter, and hundreds of guests and staff were evacuated due to eruptions in March and May (it reopened on June 14). The eruption also poses a risk to infrastructure including nearby access roads, hot water pipeline, and power plants."
"The Blue Lagoon thermal spring, located less than three miles from Grindavik, is closed to visitors. The popular geothermal spa will remain fully shuttered until Thursday January 18. The lagoon has been closed on and off since November due to the threat of volcanic eruptions."
"I dedicated my second day to the Blue Lagoon, a 45-minute drive from Reykjavik. I saw it far before the parking lot — steam rising from the geothermal baths thanks to water that’s naturally a toasty 98 degrees." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The Blue Lagoon is a popular geothermal spa in Reykjavík known for its warm, mineral-rich waters that attract visitors seeking relaxation and wellness." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Lava, a more casual affair built directly into the lava rocks for which it’s named, offers a classical approach to Icelandic cooking. Icelandic cod is globally recognized, and must be recommended as a main dish, but the lamb filet and locally caught fish of the day also easily satisfy." - Ali Wunderman
