The best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is in the evening to enjoy the midnight sun in summer or the northern lights in winter. The average water temperature is 102 F (39 C) all year. The Blue Lagoon is not natural and was formed in 1976.
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At the height of summer, the Blue Lagoon is open until 9 p.m., so you might want to take a slot at 7 p.m., which gives you time to sightsee, have dinner, then relax in the lagoon and enjoy the midnight sun.
The best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is in the evening to enjoy the midnight sun in summer or the northern lights in winter. The average water temperature is 102 F (39 C) all year.
Typically, guests enjoy the water for two hours. After soaking in the mineral-rich warmth, people generally seek nourishment by snacking at Blue Café or dining at Lava Restaurant. In total, on average, visitors spend four hours at Blue Lagoon Iceland.
To make the most efficient use of your time in Iceland AND also start or end your trip on a high note, I highly recommend booking your Blue Lagoon tickets either at the very start of your trip or at the end before you fly out.
Timing is everything: Visit the lagoon later in the day if you can. Most think that visiting the lagoon will result in less crowds- but if everyone thinks this way – the opposite will actually be the reality! We visited around 5pm and found the Blue Lagoon to be surprisingly emptier than we initially thought!
The sky lagoon is open until 10 pm in the evening. The evening is generally more crowded than mornings, but with little views, aside from possible northern lights in winter. Opt to come around sunset instead.
On average, we would say that it is absolutely enough to allow yourself two hours for the Blue Lagoon. However, the time every traveler needs for visiting the Blue Lagoon is highly individual.
Strict Time SlotsYou need to arrive within your assigned window, or else you may forfeit your ticket (which you generously prepaid). After a week trip around Iceland, our flight back to the US took off in the early afternoon, so we opted to visit the Blue Lagoon before our departure.
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.
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.
The seawater in the Blue Lagoon has high levels of silica. Silica is not harmful to hair. However, if your hair gets wet, it can become stiff and difficult to manage. Therefore, we recommend that you apply conditioner to your hair before entering the lagoon--and leave it in your hair while in the lagoon.
You're sure to want to take some photos in the otherworldly surroundings of the Blue Lagoon, so you'll be pleased to hear that phones are allowed. However, there are no designated places to put your phone when you're not using it, so you take it in at your own risk.
Yes, you can see the northern lights from the Blue Lagoon. Much like trying to spot aurora borealis anywhere else in Iceland, it depends on the weather conditions and solar activity. Since the Blue Lagoon is away from the city, there's less light pollution than in Reykjavik.
While these are great for your skin, they can leave your hair feeling dry and matted. To minimize these potential effects, we recommend that you avoid immersing your hair in the water for too long and that you rinse your hair with fresh water after exiting the lagoon.
I expected Iceland's Blue Lagoon to be a disappointing tourist trap, but it lived up to the hype. I visited the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most popular tourist sites, in June. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn't too crowded and was just as cool in person.
Likewise, you can purchase a swimsuit in the shop at Blue Lagoon. Is there a maximum time allowed in that water? You may spend as much time as you wish enjoying the water. Your entry ticket is valid for the entire day.
How warm is the Blue Lagoon? 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.
Sky Lagoon is quite a bit smaller, and less crowded. The pool area is still expansive, but Blue Lagoon is massive in size, with different areas wrapping around the public area to the hotel. Sky Lagoon's water isn't blue at all.