Also, to avoid crowds, visit the Sky Lagoon in the morning or evening. Whether you visit in the winter or summer, you may see the northern lights, summer sunsets, or the midnight sun if you go in the evening.
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If you think you're only going to want to spend a short amount of time at the lagoon, then I'd recommend booking one of the slightly cheaper time slots in the early morning or evening. If you go in the evening you obviously won't see the lagoon by daylight, but it's still gorgeous and very atmospheric.
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.
If you prefer a sea view as you soak in the warm water of Iceland's geothermal baths, then the Sky Lagoon is for you. But if it is Iceland's unique lava landscape you prefer to gaze at while you don a mud mask and sip sparkling wine, then it has to be the Blue Lagoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.