Outdoor shoes are not permitted around the Blue Lagoon and in winter when the ground is cold underfoot, some people like to bring flip-flops to travel between the changing rooms and the lagoon.
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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.
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.
Sandals have virtually no use in Iceland, even in summer when the average temperature hovers at just over 10° Celsius. The one exception to this is on multi-day hikes, such as the Laugavegur Trek from Þórsmörk to Landmannalaugar, which will require you to cross rivers on foot.
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.
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.
Owing to the sedimentation of silica, the bottom of the lagoon is smooth and soft. It is naturally uneven, but you needn't worry about encountering anything sharp or jagged. Many guests prefer to use flip-flops while walking in and around the water.
It is also important to make sure that your shoes fit correctly, as you don't want to be getting painful blisters. For a day in the city, you may be able to get away with a pair of trainers. However, we recommend wearing hiking boots or crampons to ensure no slipping, due to ice and snow on the roads and pavements.
The slippers are single use and yours to keep. Also note that Blue Lagoon shower gel and conditioner are complimentary for all guests and can be found in the shower facilities. There is also Blue Lagoon moisturizer in the drying area.
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.
You'll hear people say You need closed-toe shoes to ride some rides. This is old information, Lagoon now lets you take off your shoes on the rides where sandals could fall off. Take a backpack.
There is 1 bathroom for the whole area and one has to pay €20 for chairs and an umbrella to escape the heat. The sandy area is overcrowded and water sports are too expensive. We were glad the return boat let us back in early. It is a shame that such a great site is not equipped to handle the sheer number of tourists.
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.
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.
There are instructions on the locker door as well. It is recommended that you leave all your jewelry and watches in the locker and the water might cause some damage to them. After having fun with the locker, you will need to shower before going into the lagoon. It is compulsory to shower and wash with soap.
No, you shouldn't put on makeup to bathe in the Blue Lagoon, as the water could get dirty. In fact, this is one of the main reasons why it's mandatory to shower before entering the Blue Lagoon.
No, it is not harmful. Geothermal seawater contains high concentrations of minerals, such as sulfur, silica, and magnesium. While these are great for your skin, they can leave your hair feeling dry and matted.