Sky Lagoon
Hot spring spa
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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 | |
 Interactive map of Sky Lagoon | |
| Location | Kársnes Harbour, Kópavogur, Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64°06′59″N 21°56′56″W |
| Spring source | superheated groundwater |
| Type | geothermal |
| Temperature | range 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]