Sky Lagoon is a geothermal spa in southwestern Iceland. It is located at Kársnes Harbour, Kópavogur,[1]
| Sky Lagoon | |
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 Exterior of Sky Lagoon with sign and turf wall | |
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| Location | Kársnes Harbour, Kópavogur, Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64°06′59″N 21°56′56″W / 64.1164891°N 21.9488657°W |
| Spring source | superheated groundwater |
| Type | geothermal |
| Temperature | range from 38°C to 40°C |
Description
editSky 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
editConstruction 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
edit- ^ "This incredible oceanfront geothermal lagoon has opened in Iceland". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Dive into Icelandic bathing culture in this spectacularly scenic, new lagoon". thestar.com. 2021-06-26. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ a b c "Halldór Eiríksson echoes Iceland's dramatic landscape in new Sky Lagoon". cladglobal.com. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ "Sky Lagoon, Iceland's newest geothermal bathing hotspot, has opened in Reykjavík. | Icelandair". www.icelandair.com. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ Bro, Lindsey (2022). Thermal: Healing with Heat - Saunas, Hot Springs & Baths. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-7972-1857-1.