Hello! Apologies in advance for what may seem like a stupid question… For our August trip, we were considering booking at the lagoons noted in the subject line Do any of these spas have extensive INDOOR areas, with hot pots/hot tubs and steam rooms? Not really into dry heat, so saunas are not our thing.
I’m aware that part of the attraction of these lagoons are their spectacular natural settings, but, um, what does one do when it’s raining torrentially and the wind is howling on the day you’ve booked? I know that you’re going to get wet anyway (duh), but soaking in the lagoons with torrential rain and howling winds as companions doesn’t sound like much fun. Or is it? Thank you.
P.S. I’ve read Mikliz97’s wonderful, comprehensive post comparing the gazillion lagoons. But I didn’t see any mention of indoor areas. Maybe I missed that detail?
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Snohomish, WA
4075 posts
Hi there:)
Sky Lagoon has the 7 Step Ritual which is all inside, except the cold plunge. You can't just hang out in there though, but you can take your time. Laugaras has a sauna that you can go in, but that is it. Blue Lagoon might have something in the pricier area, but we have never opted for the so can't speak to it. All that said, trust me, it is still enjoyable to soak outside in inclement weather. We have been in them in snow, sleet rain, and extremely strong winds. Just a few months ago, March, our day at Hvammsvik the wind was howling. The water had waves and water was flying out of the pools. Everyone just went with it though and still had fun, not just us. At Laugaras it was snowing on us that day, but the wind was mild. Snow in a lagoon really adds to the atmosphere, IME. Sky Lagoon is fine in "bad" weather too as there are quite a ew books and crannies that you can sort of take shelter in if you want to.
Posted by
OP
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Hello, Mikliz97 — Thanks so much for this really helpful reply. Howling winds and snow at the Blue Lagoon (or wherever)?? After reading about your experiences , i now say, “Bring them on!” 😁 Thanks again!
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Duluth, MN🌲
12673 posts
Snow in a lagoon really adds to the atmosphere.
I definitely agree. I haven't experienced it yet in Iceland, but when I lived in Colorado, we used to go to some hot springs that were in a secluded location in a natural setting, and would lay in the hot springs (more like creeks) with snow all around you. There is nothing like it.
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OP
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Thanks for sharing that perspective, Mardee. You and Mikliz97 certainly make inclement weather in a lagoon sound like it would be a blast. Have a great day!