Is it better to go to the Blue Lagoon during the day or night?

Visiting early in the morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM or in the evening between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM when it's quieter is a great way to avoid crowds and fully appreciate the natural beauty of the lagoon. These times are perfect for relaxing and taking in stunning surroundings without any distractions.



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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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During the day, the Blue Lagoon fills up, and the busiest times are between 11 AM and 3 PM. Visiting the Blue Lagoon later in the evening is not a bad idea either. The only downside is that you won't have that much time for your relaxation because of the closing time.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Strict Time Slots You 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.

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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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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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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.

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  • Least crowded day of the season: Opening day.
  • Least crowded days of the week:: Mondays, followed by Sundays and Tuesdays.
  • Least crowded month: April.
  • Most crowded month: July.
  • Most crowded day of the week: Saturday.
  • Good value: Arrive before noon or even when the park opens to spend more time when lines are shorter.


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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.

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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 can visit the Blue Lagoon and most of Iceland's more accessible hot springs year-round. That said, the best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is during May and September when the temperatures are still warm but it's a bit quieter.

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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.

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The Blue Lagoon water has high levels of silica. Silica is not harmful to hair. However, if you get your hair wet from the water, it can become stiff and difficult to manage. We highly recommend you apply conditioner to your hair and leave it in while you bathe.

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You are welcome to bring your own towel, robe or slippers. However, towels are included in all packages, so there is no need to bring it with you.

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Experience this 0.9-mile loop trail near Grindavík, Southern Peninsula. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete.

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Go early to avoid the crowds Our flight was at 2 pm so we went to the lagoon at 8 am. In the winter, the sun doesn't rise until 11 a.m. so it was still dark when we got in – which was actually kind of nice. The best thing about visiting early though is that you avoid the queues and the hordes of tourists.

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Although it is hard to find firm numbers on the daily visitor count, it is estimated that the Blue Lagoon attracts up to 4,000 guests on an average day. Number balloon in the summer and busy season. That rounds out to nearly 1.5 million people each year. That is a lot of bodies soaking in those waters!

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