Bathing

Lagoon

The water supplies for the lagoon run straight from the National Power Company´s bore hole in Bjarnarflag. The water has a temperature of about 130°C when it arrives to the huge basin beside the lagoon itself forming an impressive, man-made hot spring. Altogether, the lagoon and the basin contain around 3.5 million litres of water with a temperature of 36 – 40°C.

The lagoon itself is a man-made construction, its bottom is covered by sand and gravel. The characteristics of the water are unique in many ways. It contains a large amount of minerals, is alkaline and well suited for bathing. Due to its chemical composition, undesired bacteria and vegetation do not thrive in the lagoon making chloride or any other disinfectant redundant.

Geothermal water in Iceland usually contains some sulfur. In this area the strength of the chemical is greater than others. Therefore is should be avoided to take jewelry from brass or silver into the water, they become black and can be damaged. Sulphur, however, is considered to have a positive effect on asthma and other respiratory diseases, and many of the trace elements in the water are considered to have a good effect on the development of skin problems.

Steam

Baths

The two steam baths are built straight on top of a geothermal area and the sulphurfree steam rises up through holes in the floor.
Typically the temperature is around 50°C and the humidity is close to 100%. In spring 2019 we put windows in the steam baths so now everyone can enjoy our beautiful view. 

Guests can take a few turns in the steam baths and cool down in the outdoor shower in between. 

Changing

Rooms

The changing rooms can accommodate up to 400 guests at a time. You may put your belongings into a locker or leave your valuables in a safe in the reception. 

All guests are required to take a shower and wash thoroughly before entering the lagoon. 

We offer body wash, shampoo and conditioner from an Icelandic company, Sóley Organics.
Sóley Organics provides high quality, natural and organic skin and hair care products made from fresh spring water and hand picked wild Icelandic herbs based on an old family recipe.  By buying local products we reduce the carbon footprint and natural and clean products are kind to your skin and in harmony with our environment. 
For more information, please visit their webpage here.