Wellness facilities

Please take a closer look at the wellness facilities offered at Fosshótel Reykholt. Press the tabs to view information on each offering.

Light and energy therapy room
Light & energy therapy involves regular exposures to strong and safe light. It consists of sitting close to a light therapy device, with lights on and eyes open.

Users are free to read, write or eat during light therapy treatment. Sessions can last from 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the intensity of the light. It has originally been developed to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People suffering from SAD generally show, throughout the dark winter days, any of the following symptoms: lack of energy, difficulty in getting up in the morning, weight gain (due to cravings for sweet foods), concentration problems, irritation and fatigue.

Light therapy is also used to help people who haven't been diagnosed with SAD, but suffer from any of the symptoms above or "winter doldrums". Also it cuts jet lag by half! Remember however that bright light therapy alone is not enough to guarantee good health. Do not neglect outdoor activities, such as mountain biking and varied diet. Fosshótel Reykholt is the perfect way to start getting healthy .

The price for 20 minutes of light therapy is 850.- ISK
Lavender aroma therapy room
In our lavender aroma therapy room you can relax in calming surroundings. One of the relaxing features is an eye mask filled with pure organic flowers of lavender grown in the highest hills in Provence, France.

Lavender relaxes, de-stresses and helps people to sleep. Furthermore, it will help you to get a high quality sleep or nap; you are noticeably refreshed when you get up. It is natural and not overwhelming, unlike undiluted essential oil. One should notice a positive relaxing effect in as little as 20 minutes of use. Lavender is the aroma therapy flower that has the fewest instances of allergic reaction.

The price for 30 minutes of Lavender aroma therapy is 990.- ISK
Massage loungers
The diagnostic massage chair has drawn on advanced technology to analyze and duplicate the finger motions of a professional massage therapist. The result is a chair that offers an effective massage with a professional touch customized to each person's physical condition.

Stiffness detection sensor: Finger-like pressure is first applied to a pressure point and the reaction is measured in real time. An effective massage is then given to the area where the response is high in order to relieve stiffness and ease body fatigue.

Deep massage mechanism: Maximum massage head protrusion gives deep massage to the shoulders getting to points difficult to reach with a conventional massager. Vertical massage rollar moves down to a point 35mm lower than other models, reaching the buttocks area for an effective lower back massage.

The price for 25 minutes of massage is 990.- ISK
Jacuzzi bath & multifunctional shower
It has all the luxurious features you can imagine.
The multifunctional shower is equipped with steam, acupunctural massager, air conditioning, telephone, remote control, heat- and time control, massage tub and much more.

One of many relaxing experiences in Reykholt you have to try.


The price for a 30 minutes session in the Jacuzzi / sauna / massage is 850.- ISK
Relaxarium
Step into the Relaxarium for total relaxation and enjoy complete privacy and remain fully clothed throughout the treatment. Lying on a unique, gently vibrating massage bed, your senses of touch, smell, hearing and sight will be treated to a 20-minute journey to leave you relaxed, revitalized and rebalanced. Simply kick off your shoes, lie down on the massage bed, press the green button and enjoy 20 minutes of relaxation therapy.

You begin the treatment by taking a few deep breaths. The bright lights of the Relaxarium dim and a star-studded sky slowly surrounds you. Relaxing music commences and a hint of aroma therapy permeates the atmosphere. Simultaneously, gentle vibrations enter the body through the calves, thighs, buttocks, lumber and shoulders. These vibrations follow a pre-determined 20-minute program gently pulsing up and down the entire body at varying degrees of intensity. Towards the end of the treatment, the vibrations reduce in the intensity and move slowly down and out of the body through the legs and calves. The stars are replaced, once again, by “sunshine”, the music fades and you are requested to conclude your treatment with two minutes of peaceful relaxation before rising and leaving the Relaxarium. The Goddess Idunn, holding her apples of eternal youth, painted on the Relaxarium’s wall, will supervise your session. Doctors believe that over 70 % of human ailments are caused by stress and tension. Medicine and drugs can alleviate the symptoms but fail to address the root cause. It is also known that a direct link between physical and mental well-being exists – the better you feel physically, the more mentally capable you become. The unique and only Relaxarium in Iceland offers a 20-minute experience never to be forgotten and, when repeated, provides ongoing benefits. Simply step into our Relaxarium, lie down, and let your senses take over.

The price for 20 minutes Relaxarium experience is 850.- ISK
Geothermal hot tubs
There are three naturally mineralized hot tubs just outside of the hotel; one of which is a jacuzzi.

Nothing beats the feeling of relaxing in hot, pure Icelandic water breathing the unspoiled air. At nights the starry sky is beautiful and you might even catch a glimpse of the northern lights.








Buddha lounge
Buddha lounge is situated in the wellness area of the hotel and is ideal for individual yoga or meditation practise. It has a serene quiet quality to it and mats are provided for your comfort.

An aura of peace prevails......





Ayurveda lounge
Ayurveda, the science of life and the sister science of Yoga, originated in India and has been instrumental in inducing a vitality of the soul and the body for generations.

Ayurvedic massages work on the nerves(nadis) and energy centers(chakras) of the body, hence cleansing and reviving the natural flow of life.


Prices:
* Indian Head Massage - 15 min. 1990 ISK
* Ayurvedic Partial Body Massage 4500 ISK
* Ayurvedic Full Body Abhyangam 9000 ISK
* Ayurvedic Full Body massage 7500 ISK
* Ayurvedic beauty facial 5990 ISK 

PLEASE NOTE: Currently our ayurvedic lounge is only open during scheduled retreats