Relaxing Pace with Spa Treatment Ritual
Embark on a rejuvenating journey at the Sky Lagoon, a geothermal pool located at Kársnes point in Kópavogur, just ten minutes from Reykjavík city center. This modern and minimalistic facility offers a distinctive, immersive combination of Icelandic spa traditions and breathtaking natural surroundings.
The Seven-Step Relaxation Ritual
The seven-step ritual at the Sky Lagoon is designed to promote relaxation and well-being. Here's a breakdown of the steps:
- Warm geothermal pool soak: Immerse yourself in the thermal waters of the lagoon to relax your muscles and mind.
- Cold plunge: Take a quick dip into the invigorating cold water to stimulate circulation. The cold plunge is located in an ice bath that resembles a typical Icelandic turf house.
- Sauna: Detoxify and further relax muscles in the sauna, which boasts one of the largest windows in Iceland, offering a panoramic view of the sea.
- Cool mist: Refresh and calm your skin with exposure to cool air.
- Body scrub: Exfoliate your skin for rejuvenation using a body scrub made from sea salt, almond oil, grapeseed oil, and sesame oil.
- Shower: Cleanse your body after the scrub. After the sauna, guests can take a tropical-style shower.
- Steam room: A warm steam bath to open pores and promote deep relaxation.
This ritual takes approximately 2.5 hours but can be adapted to the visitor's pace, allowing as much time in each step as desired.
Unique Features of Sky Lagoon
The Sky Lagoon offers several unique features that enhance the relaxation experience:
- The lagoon is a geothermal infinity pool located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views including sights of the presidential residence at Bessastaðir and dramatic horizons.
- The ritual is inspired by Icelandic nature, heritage, and bathing traditions, integrating the healing powers of warm water, cold water, warm steam, dry heat, and fresh air to holistically promote well-being.
- The setting may offer a chance to see stunning sunsets or the Northern Lights, adding a magical aspect to the relaxation experience.
- The experience is designed to avoid overcrowding, with limited group sizes to maintain a serene environment.
- After the ritual, guests can rinse off in the lagoon or refresh themselves with cold mist after the shower. Feeling refreshed and relaxed, guests may choose to dine at the Smakk Bar.
In the first stage, guests can slow down, stand under a waterfall, or have a relaxing welcome drink. The sauna is large enough for everyone to find a space, and it's so clean it seems almost invisible.
Overall, the Sky Lagoon’s 7-step ritual offers a distinctive, immersive combination of Icelandic spa traditions and spectacular natural surroundings to enhance relaxation and well-being. Dagn ý Pétursdóttir, the managing director of Sky Lagoon, invites you to experience this unique and Icelandic journey for yourself.
- Immerse yourself in the seven-step relaxation ritual at the Sky Lagoon, where you can soak in geothermal pools that reflect the stunning natural surroundings and partake in cultural traditions.
- Following the rejuvenating ritual, experience the lifestyle of Iceland by dining at the Smakk Bar, overlooking the geothermal infinity pool and the Atlantic Ocean, with a chance to witness breathtaking sunsets or the Northern Lights.
