Do I need to bring a towel to the Blue Lagoon Iceland?

If you book the Premium or Luxury packages, then your entrance also includes a bathrobe. If you have your own towel (or bathrobe), you are welcome to bring it to the Blue Lagoon to use. However, we recommend just using the free towel provided as otherwise you will have wet towels to take home with you.



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Do you provide towels, bathrobes, or slippers? Our two types of entry tickets—Comfort and Premium—include the use of a towel. However, the Premium ticket also includes the use of a bathrobe. If you have a Comfort ticket and would like a bathrobe, you can rent them for ISK 1500 each.

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13. Packing list – what to bring to Blue Lagoon
  • Swimwear – You'll need a swimsuit or swim trunks to enter the pool and saunas. ...
  • Sunglasses – Expect any kind of weather in Iceland, including sharp sunlight. ...
  • Camera or a phone with a camera.
  • A waterproof case for your phone. ...
  • Hair elastics.
  • Deodorant.
  • Hairbrush.


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Admission includes using our shower facilities, lockers and soaking in our geothermal lagoon, known as the oldest pool in Iceland. It is a one-way ticket. Extras such as towel and swimsuit rental, drinks and snacks are not included in the basic admission fee and can be purchased at reception.

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Flip-flops, slippers and water shoes are allowed around the lagoon's edge and although flip-flops are not provided as standard, the shop does sell them if you forget to pack a pair. Slippers are included with the premium package.

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Bring a waterproof sleeve for your phone Don't bring your phone into the lagoon unless you have a waterproof case.

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Luggage storage is especially convenient for guests visiting Blue Lagoon on their way to or from the airport. Also note that if you have a normal backpack or a light bag, you can probably fit it in your changing room locker, which is 35x45 cm/14x18 inches.

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It is best not to wear jewelry in the water as the silica, algae, minerals can accumulate in the jewelry and be difficult to remove. Either lock jewelry in your locker or keep it in the hotel safe. As the temperature is very warm, it is recommended to drink water before, during, and after your soak in the Blue Lagoon.

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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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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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In the Blue Lagoon you will be advised to wash your hair. If you wash your hair before going into the thermal bath, your hair will have less silicia, which makes your hair dry. If you let your hair get wet in the Blue Lagoon, than put on conditioner in your hair.

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Do you shower after the Blue Lagoon? Yes, you should shower before and after your stay at the lagoon. Guests are required to shower, without their swimsuit, prior to using the geothermal spa. Simply use the showers and soaps available in the changing rooms.

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Depending on your hair type and how sensitive you are, you might want to use a shower cap or keep your head and hair out of the water. The Silica in the water is not harmful to your hair, but it can get stiff and difficult to manage. There is conditioning in the showers to help, but it might take a few washes.

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Therefore, electronic devices and cameras are not permitted in the spa. Likewise, they are not permitted in the Retreat Lagoon. If you wish to take pictures in the otherworldly waters, you are more than welcome to do so in the Blue Lagoon, which is accessible from the Retreat Spa.

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Nourishment and enchantment. Offering a delicious range of snacks and refreshments, the café features stunning views of the Blue Lagoon.

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make sure to remove your jewellery & contact lenses. Wear sunscreen & sunglasses. Stay hydrated. Remember to shower before and after getting into the Blue Lagoon.

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How long should I plan for the Blue Lagoon? Depending on whether or not you want to dine at the Blue Lagoon and how many spa treatments you want to experience, you should stay for between two and four hours. There is actually a luxurious hotel onsite too, so it is possible to stay overnight to truly indulge.

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Leave your water in your locker and you can go back in and drink whenever you like. You also get one free drink of your choice included with your Blue Lagoon Tickets. You get to enjoy this beverage at the swim up bar inside the lagoon itself!

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The water in the Blue Lagoon is heated to around 37-40 degrees Celsius (98-104 F). Due to fluctuations in weather conditions, the precise temperature may change month to month, however you can expect pleasantly warm waters year-round. The sensation is similar to stepping into a hot bath.

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Before entering the lagoon, apply a conditioner and leave it in your hair. This will help to keep your hair hydrated and protected from the effects of geothermal seawater.

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The Blue Lagoon was named because the water of the lagoon looks blue when reflected from the sun but in actuality, the water is a milky white color. And don't worry about the smell, the sulfur has been removed so there is no funky smell at all anymore.

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