Sky Lagoon

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

Sky Lagoon
Exterior of Sky Lagoon with sign and turf wall
LocationKársnes Harbour, Kópavogur, Iceland
Coordinates64°06′59″N 21°56′56″W
Spring sourcesuperheated groundwater
Typegeothermal
Temperaturerange from 38°C to 40°C

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]

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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