The Blue Lagoon is located between two continents where the Eurasian and American tectonic plates meet, which are closely associated with the country's active volcanic system and geothermal heat. The Lava surrounding the Blue Lagoon was formed in 1226 and is called Evil Lava because it is rough and difficult to cross due to its porous surface. The lava is to a great extent covered with fragile moss which should be handled with care.

It has always been Blue Lagoon’s mission to protect the environment and let the facilities harmonize with the natural surroundings. The architect of the facilities, Sigríður Sigþórsdóttir, has been very successful in doing so. The lava wall, which reaches throughout the building and is made from lava bricks, merits special attention. Lava restaurant is built into a cliff so it features a natural lava wall. The Brazilian wood Jatoba is used frequently due to its hardness and natural properties.

Award winning architecture

The design of our shops reflects the characteristics of the Blue Lagoon where clear blue and dark lava play an important role. The color white represents silica the Blue Lagoon’s key ingredient.

The Blue Lagoon’s buildings have been awarded various prizes and recognitions, among those is Icelandic Architectural award in 2007 for the Blue Lagoon - Clinic.