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Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon

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Blue Lagoon

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Reykjanes Geopark

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Willem VS

April 16, 2024

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The Blue Lagoon is a lake created in a lava field of 1226, filled with wonderfully warm water 38C that comes from the nearby Svartsengi hot water and power station. there the water, which is extremely salty (12.5%), is used to heat 'normal' water. It comes from 1800 m deep sources and has a temperature of 70 °C. A natural mixture of minerals, blue algae and silica/silica forms a white deposit on the bottom of the lake and gives the water a typical milky-light blue color. The water and white clay of the Blue Lagoon are attributed a beneficial effect.

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Annette

May 23, 2017

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Originally a wastewater lake of a geothermal power plant, the Blue Lagoon Iceland thermal spa is one of Iceland's main attractions. The water is 37 to 42 degrees warm and is pumped up from 2000 meters depth. It consists of 2/3 of seawater and 1/3 of fresh water and is rich in silica, minerals, rounded off with a hint of hydrogen sulfide.

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Annette

May 23, 2017

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The blue color is formed when the silica contained in the water reflects the light. The bathroom is now regularly booked, a pre-booking via the Internet and credit card advance payment is essential. Here you indicate at what time you want to arrive, delay is allowed. A reservation in the restaurant is also necessary.

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Blue Lagoon – View of the geothermal power plant loop from Blue Lagoon

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Blue Lagoon loop from Blue Lagoon

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Friday 15 May

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