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Iceland's Blue Lagoon Has Reopened to Tourists Following Closure Due to Volcanic Activity
18.12.2023 - 14:53 / travelandleisure.com
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon reopened over the weekend for the first time since closing over volcanic activity last month.
The famous spa reopened its iridescent pools, Blue Café, Lava Restaurant, the Retreat Spa and spa restaurant, and its skincare store on Sunday, a spokesperson for the attraction shared with Travel + Leisure. The Silica Hotel, Retreat Hotel, and Moss Restaurant, however, will remain closed until at least Dec. 21.
However, visitors to the spa will not be able to drive there themselves since the roads remain open only to buses through at least Dec. 20. Guests can reserve transportation through Destination Blue Lagoon, the spa’s official transportation partner.
«After several challenging weeks, we look forward to reopening our operations in Svartsengi. Our invaluable staff is excited to welcome guests back to Blue Lagoon Iceland and has been working tirelessly to ensure the guest experience will be both safe and joyful,” Helga Árnadóttir, the chief operator of sales, operations, and services at the Blue Lagoon Iceland, said in a statement provided to T+L. „Despite the events of the last few weeks, damage to our buildings and the infrastructure — including encompassing pipelines, electricity, and other key components — was minimal and they remain in excellent condition.”
The Blue Lagoon, which sits on the Reykjanes Peninsula, first closed in November amid the threat of a volcanic eruption following an increase in seismic activity in the area. That closure was later extended.
Over the weekend, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said in a statement it was “too early to say if magma accumulation at Svartsengi has stopped,” but added the “rate of deformation has decreased somewhat in recent days.” Scientists continue to analyze the situation, the office noted.
While the seismic activity continues, the Blue Lagoon noted in its reopening statement there “are no indications of magma approaching the surface.”
To support the reopening, daily operating hours have been adjusted to 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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