Revitalizing Journey with Spa Treatments
Slowing down while traveling can be a struggle, but the Sky Lagoon in Iceland offers a unique and immersive half-day ritual to help you unwind. This seven-stage process, known as the Skjól Ritual Spa, is more than just a geothermal spa visit – it's a journey through Icelandic bathing traditions tailored for rejuvenation and relaxation.
Situated at Kársnes point in Kópavogur, just ten minutes from Reykjavík city center, Sky Lagoon offers a structured, holistic approach to relaxation. According to Dagný Pétursdóttir, managing director of Sky Lagoon, "The Ritual at Sky Lagoon will provide guests with an immersive and holistic approach to relaxation and well-being, enabling them to connect with mind, body, and spirit through the radiant powers of geothermal waters."
Here's what to expect when you embark on this transformative experience:
- Slow Down In the Lagoon: Immerse yourself in the heart of the facility in the 70-meter-long, heated infinity pool, boasting a breathtaking view of the Atlantic. Relax, unwind, or enjoy a refreshing drink as you prepare to embark on your journey.
- Cool Down: Get ready for a chilly dip before things heat up. Brace yourself for the ice bath just before entering the spa, which resembles a traditional Icelandic turf house. It's only a brief stop, but it'll take some guts!
- Relax with a View: Soak up the heat in this large sauna, with panoramic views of the ocean. The transparency of the huge panorama window might leave you questioning how they keep it so squeaky clean.
- Refresh Your Senses: Time to refresh and rejuvenate under a cool, invigorating tropical rainfall shower. Afterwards, you'll feel refreshed and awake.
- Renew Yourself: Cover yourself from head to toe (excluding your face) with a body scrub made from sea salt, almond oil, grapeseed oil, and sesame oil. The soothing scent and texture will leave you wanting to recreate this scrumptious recipe at home.
- Clear Your Senses: Feel your skin soften and relax as you bathe in the warm steam. The foggy atmosphere calls for a moment of inner tranquility.
- Rinse and Reconnect: Wash off any lingering stress and return to the lagoon for a refreshing experience. After this ritual, you'll emerge relaxed yet invigorated, feeling as if you've had a one-of-a-kind spa experience that encapsulates the essence of Iceland's connection to nature.
Why not top off this experience by indulging in a pickled herring or Icelandic tasting platter at the Smakk Bar?
The Skjól Ritual Spa lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and is accessible year-round for visitors aged 12 to 99. It's wheelchair accessible, making it a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for all. Keep in mind that the ritual is often included in ticketed packages or enhanced spa experiences at Sky Lagoon, which may offer additional perks, such as private changing facilities.
In the realm of home-and-garden, one might be inspired to recreate the invigorating body scrub used in the Sky Lagoon's Skjól Ritual Spa, containing sea salt, almond oil, grapeseed oil, and sesame oil, to elevate their own lifestyle. After a day of traveling, stepping into Sky Lagoon would provide an opportunity for cultural immersion, connecting with Icelandic bathing traditions, offering a unique geothermal travel experience unlike any other.
