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.
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Sure, the Blue Lagoon is convenient; a bus will take you straight from the airport. But even with an online reservation system, it's also so packed with people it can be hard to relax. To beat the crowds, you can just arrive super early, or better yet, skip it.
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.
Go early to avoid the crowdsOur 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.
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.
To fit in with the locals, it's best to be barefoot at the Sky Lagoon. Outdoor shoes are not permitted around the lagoon to protect the floor from bacteria and dirt. It is possible to wear flip flops, which some visitors prefer to do, especially in the winter months when the ground is cold underfoot.
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.
Due to its excellent location, soothing waters, and rich skin nourishment benefits, Iceland's Blue Lagoon quickly became the country's most visited attraction, rivaled only by the Golden Circle sightseeing route.
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!
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.
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.
Sky Lagoon or Blue LagoonThe reason for that is simple – in all the swimming pools and paid hot springs in Iceland is mandatory to take a shower naked, before you enter the pool.
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.
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.
A towel is included in all packages. This includes purchases from the Lagoon bar, Sky Cafe and Smakk Bar, as well as your private changing and private shower room with the signature Sky Body Lotion should you purchase this package!