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.
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Try to book at least a few weeks in advance. Book your entry slot for about four hours before closing. This time slot will give you enough time to enjoy the lagoon while still having the day to explore surrounding areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summary to Plan Your Visit to the Blue Lagoon SpaFirst, if you want to save money, take an evening ticket and book well in advance. It can save you 50% on your ticket price. Second, especially for women, use lots of hair conditioner. The geothermal water can damage your hair, and the conditioner prevents this.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Yes. Yes they do. I bought some stuff in the shop in town but it is cheaper in the duty free shop. Having said that I did get my tax back so it worked out roughly the same but you would save the hassle of claiming that.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.