Church, mosque or temple
Hallgrímskirkja
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Reykjavík's tall, rocket-like church, with a tower you can ride up for rooftop views.
Spa and wellness · Iceland · Capital Region
Blue Lagoon
A geothermal spa in a lava field with milky blue water, between Keflavík airport and Reykjavík.
Paid entry about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Blue Lagoon matters
The Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most famous geothermal spa. Warm, milky-blue water rich in minerals steams amid black lava fields, and you can float with a silica mud mask on your face. It's close to the international airport, so many people visit on arrival or before departure. Advance booking is needed, and it's most atmospheric in cold weather or at dusk.
Talking points
- The water comes from a nearby geothermal power plant.
- It sits in a lava field near the airport.
- Advance booking is needed.
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Good to know: Book ahead, since entry is by timed ticket and it sells out.
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