And unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have seen pictures of Iceland all over social media and travel blogs inspiring you to check out this winter wonderland once and for all.Īlways one to be sceptical, I was sure there was a catch, that the flights couldn’t be as inexpensive as they advertised or, if they were, surely they wouldn’t be at all comfortable.īut I was wrong… from booking to check-in, to gate departures to in-flight service, the whole experience was brilliant. Within the space of a few years, and a great PR campaign behind it, Iceland went from being a tiny, unknown island in the Arctic that only adventurous travellers would visit, to an extremely popular tourist destination that’s on everyone’s bucket lists today. Iceland has exploded over the past decade with more tourists than ever heading north to the wonderful wintery island that is Iceland. READ MORE: My Experience at the Blue Lagoon Iceland The lagoon is in fact not natural, and was caused by a man-made structure for excess water from the power plant, that used to drill for steam and hot water. The Blue Lagoon history dates back to 1976 when it formed next to the geothermal power plant, Svartsengi. The Silica Lagoon is open from 9:00 to 22:00 every day, and premium access to the Blue Lagoon is built into your stay at Silica Hotel. The hotel’s private lagoon enchanting and offers visitors to experience the benefits of the mineral-rich water, whilst also relaxing at the Blue Lagoon. The Silica Hotel Iceland is a little pricey, but if your budget allows you to splash out for just one night, I would highly recommend spending it at the Silica Hotel and getting that once in a lifetime experience at the Blue Lagoon Iceland. I highly recommend combining your visit to the Blue Lagoon Iceland, with a night stay at the Silica Hotel Iceland, which is located just 10 minutes walk from the Blue Lagoon Iceland entrance. The beautiful milky-blue opaque water, is set against the black lava field and dark green moss, offering a welcome retreat from the cold and wintery weather that happens in the country from September – May. The Blue Lagoon is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland, and it’s not hard to see why.

You can read my blog post all about my visit to the Blue Lagoon, which includes my top tips, what’s included, how much tickets are and when to visit.

When I headed to Iceland last year, I couldn’t visit Iceland without a stop at the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and a stay at the world-famous Silica Hotel Iceland.

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