The Blue Lake is the most visited monument in Iceland and one of the most fascinating places on the ?Island of Ice and Fire?. This impressive hot spring spa is undoubtedly one of the places you cannot miss during your trip to Iceland.

First of all, Lake Blue Iceland or Bláa Lónið, as the Icelanders call it, is a tourist attraction comparable to the Golden Circle (formed by Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss).

¿How to get to the Blue Lake"

The Blue Lake of Iceland can be easily found as it is located on the road between Iceland International Airport (KEF) and the capital Reykjavik. From the airport you can arrive by bus or by rental car.

The road between the airport and the Blue Lake is 20 minutes (on Highway 41 and then turning right to Highway 43). From Reykjavik to the Blue Lake, the distance is 45 km, so you have to drive about 40-45 minutes.
There is also the possibility of hiring excursions or transfers to the Blue Lake leaving from Reykjavik. These excursions can be combined with the visit to the Golden Circle, the visit to Reykjavik or the whale watching.

History of Blue Lake Iceland a coincidence

It was formed in 1976 as a result of the perforations that are carried out at the Svartsengi geothermal plant to obtain electricity (using groundwater that is heated (between 37 and 75 ° C) by lava leaks). Wonderful! It does not contaminate or require gas or oil.

In 1981, people began to bathe in this lake spontaneously for its healin...