Leisure Activities - Five Stars of Scandinavia

Leisure Activities
Our aim is that our guests not only experience the treatment but also enjoy some of the leisure
and entertainment possibilities available. We encourage guests to use their time well and build
up both body and mind during the stay at the Clinic. The Clinic's location provides access to
different leisure activities on site and in the neighboring area.
Walking & fitness
Taking a refreshing walk and enjoying Iceland's fresh air is
an excellent activity for treatment guests. Easy walking
routes are located near the Clinic. Bicycles can be rented
for a nominal price.
A fitness room equipped with cardiovascular equipments,
weight lifting stations and free weight is located at the
Clinic. Guests also have the possibility to hire a personal
trainer.
Nature
Golf
Golf is a popular sport in Iceland and golf players should be pleased to learn
that four golf courses are located in the area. Clinic's guests can play at the golf
courses for a discounted rate.
- Leira in Reykjanesbær (15 min drive) offers 18 holes and a golf simulator
- Grindavík Golf Club (10 min drive) offers 9 holes
- Sandgerði Golf Club (30 min drive) offers 9 holes
- Vogar Golf Club (15 min drive) 9 holes
Our location on the Reykjanes peninsula gives us access to
scenic beauty by the Atlantic shore and a walk along its
beaches is an experience not to be missed. Valahnúkur at
Reykjanes is knows for the magnificent view of bird life
and the rolling waves pounding in from the Atlantic.
Gardskagi is famous for its light house. Gardskagi is the
outermost point of the seaside village, Gardur. A lighthouse
was erected there in 1897, the latest lighthouse was built in
1944. Bird watchers should not miss this area during the months of April-May and September-
October. Next to the lighthouse is a café where one can have some light refreshment while
enjoying the beautiful view of the area.

The bridge between two continents is located at the point
where the Eurasian and American plates meet and it is
located around a 30 min drive from the Clinic. It provides
visitors with a unique chance to walk between the Eurasian
and American continents.
The Nature Center in Sandgerði, called Fræðasetrið in
Icelandic, is a museum of natural history. The Nature
Center has a great collection of stones, birds and sea
creatures and illustrates perfectly the interconnections between nature and history.
Local attractions
The Blue Lagoon
Iceland's most popular attraction is located within a 5 min
walking distance from the Clinic. A walk or bike ride to
this popular destination is ideal. The spa offers different spa
treatments and massage that take place in the warm lagoon.
Treatment guests get 20% discount on all spa treatments
and massages. LAVA restaurant at the Blue Lagoon offers
an excellent evening and lunch menu and Blue Café offers
light refreshments and drinks.
Saltfish museum
The Icelandic Saltfish museum, located in Grindavíks in a five minute drive from the Clinic,
offers visitors a unique view into the core of Icelandic culture and heritage.
Viking Ship
The Viking-ship the Icelander is an exact replica of an old
Viking-ship called the "Gaukstad-ship" which was
excavated from an ancient burial mound in Norway in
1882. The ship was very well preserved and scientists were
able to date it back to 870 AD, the time of the settlement of
Iceland. In the year 2000, the Viking ship the Icelander
made a historic journey to Greenland and America to
celebrate the millennium of Leif Eiriksson's journey to the
New World. The Icelander is in Reykjanesbær.
Kaffitár - Coffee factory and a café
Kaffitár is an Icelandic coffee roasting company. Guided
tours for groups are offered in its spacious new factory in
Reykjanesbæ. Tours need to be booked in advance. A new
café is located at the same building offering a wide range of
specialty coffee worth trying.
Duus Cultural Center
Located in Reykjanesbær, Duus Cultural Center, houses an
exhibition of models that depict 59 vessels from various periods of Iceland's fishing industry.

Whale watching
Seeing whales and dolphins up close in their natural environment is a breathtaking experience.
Daily dolphin and whale watching trips are offered from May - September from Keflavik harbor
in Reykjanesbær.
Salty tours
Guided tours of Grindavík – an Icelandic fishing village by the sea – and the area surrounding
the Blue Lagoon. Your guide, a true salt, Thorsteinn Gunnar Kristjánsson, will take you around
Grindavík’s working harbor, through the Saltfish Museum of Iceland–Saltfisksetur, to a shark
fermentation shack, and sightseeing in the spectacular lava landscape of the Reykjanes Region.
More about Salty tour on www.saltytours.is
Neighboring towns
Grindavík
Grindavík is a charming fishing village located only a five minutes drive from the Clinic. The
village is offers a variety of attractions ranging from natural wonders to museums. More at
visitgrindavik.is.
Garður
Garður is a small town by the seaside is located in 30 min drive. is an interesting small town near
Keflavik International airport. Gerdahreppur has an interesting Local Folk Museum, old
lighthouses and rich birdlife.
Reykjanesbær
Reykjanesbær the area's largest municipality is located in 15 minute drive from Blue Lagoon
Clinic. Shops, restaurants, movie theatre and museums can be found in Reykjanesbær.
Sandgerði
Sandgerði is a thriving fishing village located in 30 min drive. It is one of the country's major
fishing communitites in South West Iceland. Rich fishing-grounds are found just off the coast of
Sandgerði and good harbor facilities.
Reykjavik
Driving to Reykjavik, the Capital of Iceland takes about 40 min. Reykjavík is a great place to
visit for both fun and relaxation. The city is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic
Ocean and with a mountain view. Reykjavík offers its visitors access to nature, rich cultural life,
restaurants and shopping. Daily coach service is offered between the Blue Lagoon and
Reykjavik.
Other interesting sites
For guests wanting to experience more of Iceland we recommend the Golden Circle tour to
Gullfoss, Iceland's most famous and picturesque waterfall, Geysir, the world-famous geothermal
area, and Þingvellir, a national park of great historic interest and beauty. A variety of other travel
options are also available.