Are leggings good for Iceland?

Leggings are ideal for Iceland, being both easy to layer and good for moving around in when you're doing some of the adventure activities. And unlike jeans, they dry easily. I chose to bring three different types: thermal, fleece-lined and normal cotton ones.



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What trousers or pants to wear in Iceland is a question I get asked a lot and it's an important one. You'll need either waterproof over-pants or ski pants. I wore my ski pants which are black so I didn't look like I'd come straight off the piste.

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Light layers include t-shirts, thin long-sleeved shirts as well as shorts. For your warmer set, make sure to bring some trousers or jeans, and layers such as a fleece or thick jumper. This is especially true if you're only bringing a light outer shell.

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Yes, you can wear jeans in Iceland. The summer and shoulder seasons are especially good times to travel in your most comfortable pair. If you plan to go on an adventurous excursion, we recommend wearing the appropriate, activewear clothing.

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A nice shirt and jeans for example with dark or brown shoes will work perfectly as well. But since it can get chilly during the winter time, I would recommend bringing a warm jacket, coat or blazer to keep you warm while you hop between different bars and nightclubs. Shark tasting & Icelandic Beer.

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Remember your locker number! Next step is to get naked and shower as showering in the nude is required before entering the Blue Lagoon pools (and all public pools in Iceland). So you will want to take off your clothes and grab your towel and swimsuit and head to the shower.

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Waterproof gear is the single most important thing you need to bring to Iceland. And not just a waterproof jacket — you need rain pants, waterproof hiking boots, and a waterproof backpack cover.

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So bring along a travel towel– you'll want something small and packable you can throw in your backpack, but also something that will dry you off so you're not walking around the chilly hills of Iceland while sopping wet.

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Bathing suits are mandatory when visiting the local pools, however it is not mandatory for women to wear a top only a bottom swimsuit piece.

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Respect nature by leaving it as you found it Perhaps the most important piece of Iceland etiquette for visitors to remember is the 'leave no trace' rule, which means that you leave natural areas as you found them.

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Space can be extremely limited in a suitcase, so you may wonder whether some of your other clothing items can double in a pinch. Generally, the answer is no. Most lagoons and pools require bathing suits and will not allow shorts, sports bras, leggings, etc., to be worn instead of bathing suits.

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Are swim suits required at the Blue Lagoon? Bathing suits are worn in and around all areas of the bathing lagoon, including the sauna. You can bring your own, or rent them from reception. You can also rent towels and bathrobes.

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Many guests prefer to use flip-flops while walking in and around the water. If you would like to wear flip-flops, you may bring them with you or purchase them at the Blue Lagoon reception desk. Water shoes are allowed, but we don't offer them for sale.

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You should know that jeans are completely useless in Iceland and even more so in winter. They'll get wet when it rains (it will rain!) and you'll be cold and wet the whole day. You can still pack a pair of jeans to wear in the hotel in the evening but don't wear them for exploring during the day.

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Once you hit the showers you have to wash with soap and without your swimsuit. Icelanders take swimming pool hygine very seriously, so don't think of trying to skip the showers! Leave your towel and shampoo in the nearby shelves.

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