Whether you have a short layover in Iceland, visiting for a couple of days or 7 days the Blue Lagoon in Iceland is a must visit. For those wondering whether a trip to the Blue Lagoon is worth is? Yes and Yes! In addition to the beautiful waterfalls in Iceland, another place you will have make time for is a visit to the Blue Lagoon. There are geysers, crazy-beautiful waterfalls, magical lava fields, glaciers and mountain scenery all waiting to be seen and what a sight for sore eyes! Out of all the adventures, this island has to offer, soaking up in the Blue Lagoon is up there on many an Iceland visitor’s bucket list.
There are places that are usually hyped up and when you get there, it is a pure and utter disappointment. That was not the case with the Blue Lagoon. It was everything I hoped it was going to be. I had spent about a week exploring Iceland by campervan(more on that in posts to follow), so I was very much looking forward to the spa day at the Blue Lagoon at the end of our trip. I was relaxed and floating on air by the time I left, so the spa did exactly what it said on the tin. So you want to visit the Blue Lagoon when you are in Iceland? Then read on…
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What Is The Blue Lagoon In Iceland?
- Blue Lagoon geothermal spa aka The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is man-made and fed with water from a nearby geothermal power plant Svartsengi(you can see this outside if you take my advice on exploring surrounding areas before going in) and is renewed every two days. Once you are in there you won’t care about that as your whole body will want to curl up in child’s pose as if it’s finally found its happy place. A plus is that it’s easy to get to Blue Lagoon from Keflavik Airport.
What is The Iceland Blue Lagoon Temperature?
- The water temperature in the bathing and swimming area of blue lagoon temperature averages 37–39 °C (99–102 °F). That actually sounds hot but it really isn’t unbearably hot. There are some spots that are cool if you want to ease yourself in. In addition to that for those wanting to know how deep is the Blue Lagoon in Iceland is, in the deepest spots it came to about shoulder height – I am 5’9 so, I’d say about 4-5 feet deep.
- Iceland has a strict code of hygiene and guests are required to shower before entering the Blue Lagoon. This includes all other public hot pool around the country.
- In 1976, a pool formed at the site from the wastewater of the geothermal power plant that had just been built there. In 1981, people started bathing in it after its supposed healing powers of the minerals were popularised. In 1992, the Blue Lagoon company was established, and the bathing facility was opened for the public.
- The Blue Lagoon is surrounded by lava that is over 800 years old.
Blue Lagoon Iceland Tips
- Deep Condition your hair a day before your spa day so what can you do to counteract the drying effects of the minerals.
- Then oil your hair the night before your Spa day. I love using coconut oil as it’s easily absorbed into the hair. Do it just before bed the night before, and sleep with a satin or silk scarf. The warmth from the scarf created around your head means that the oil gets sucked right into the hair shaft. Oil also seals in moisture into your hair minimising the chances of the silica from the Blue Lagoon doing more damage to your hair. If you are worried about having greasy hair. Don’t worry, you will shampoo right after your spa session. The key is just to minimise damage to your hair. Even with the oil, you will still get dry hair but just not as dry as if you don’t prepare before going in.
- Do not attempt to go in with full make-up into the lagoon like I saw a couple of women do. You will end up looking like a panda as your mascara, brow liner starts streaking down. Don’t do it! Instead, drink lots of water in the days leading up to your day at the lagoon that will help your skin look clearer, healthier so you won’t need to feel the need to wear make-up at the spa. If you still need a little cover then bring sunglasses to hide any dark circles – It also makes you look cool and chic as well as make everyone jealous on why they didn’t bring their glasses.
- This advice goes for the men as well. You will end up with crispy hair if you don’t make the effort to condition before your session at the spa. Unless you are bald like the ginger I went with, in that case, deep condition that beard!
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Tips Before Entering The Blue Lagoon In Iceland
Blue Lagoon Admission & Cost | Best Blue Lagoon Packages
There are several packages available to choose from. Below are the best Blue Lagoon packages to choose from.
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Blue lagoon Iceland price list:
- Standard at €40+ which comes with entrance and silica mask,
- Comfort at €55+ which includes all of Standard plus towel and a free drink.
- Then there is Premium at €70+ which comes with all of Comfort package in addition to robe and slippers.
- Luxury at €170+ comes with everything in Premium plus a reservation at the restaurant including a glass of wine in the restaurant.
- You can also add massages to your bookings from €75 for 30mins but you can also have add-ons to that as well. We opted for the premium as it was a lot easier to just turn up at the spa with just my handbag and camera items than worrying about bringing my own towel, robe, slippers for the sake of sake of saving a few euros. If you are comparing the price to the standard then 30 is a small price to pay for the comfort of just walking in.
- Also, note that prices may vary, I believe the changes depend on what time your booking is. We booked premium which it says starts at €70 but actually paid €90 for a booking slot at 6-7pm. This came with a drink as well as the robe, towel and slippers, which were stolen from the spot I left them where my robe was hanging.
- We were so chilled out that we actually didn’t need additional drinks while were in there. We cozied up, slapped on silica masks and mingled a little. Got lost in conversation with Americans about the Trump/Hilary elections. Floated away while discussing our adventures around Iceland and before we knew it our fingers and feet were pruney like granny hands. At 9pm and it was time to say goodbye and look forward to the looming flight the following day. At this point we were so chill, we may have might have actually floated all the way to our rental car in the parking lot because I sure as hell don’t remember walking there.
Blue Lagoon Iceland Discount Tickets and Combined Golden Circle Tours
There many geothemal pools in Iceland besides Blue Lagoon. By far the best way to get the best Blue Lagoon package is to combine your trip to the Blue Lagoon with another tour like the Golden Circle tour. You won’t find many Blue Lagoon Iceland discount tickets if any at all so to bring costs down is to book a tour that combines a tour of Iceland and trip to the Blue Lagoon as that way to save money on transport around Iceland because all that is taken care of for you. Check out Blue Lagoon Tours on Viator and Get Your Guide Tours for combined Blue Lagoon packages.
Best Time To Go To Blue Lagoon In Iceland
- Come rain or shine, there isn’t really bad time to visit the Blue Lagoon. It rained a little while we were in the lagoon. We just moved to a spot that was really deep and made sure the only body part out of the water was the head. That were you stay warm while the cold drops fall over you. (I am 5’9, the deepest spot came all the way but to my neck while standing).
- If visiting in the colder months I would suggest bringing a woolly hat which is usually allowed in most pools around Iceland but check before going in.
- Morning or Evening booking? This really depends on how much time you have if you have a layover or a couple of days in Iceland. If you are in Iceland for a long trip I would highly recommend leaving your visit to at least a day before your leave or morning of the day you leave if your flight is a late one. This way you can just relax and enjoy the Blue Lagoon without worrying about whether you have enough time for check-in and security and all that.
- I think leaving it to the end of your trip also gives you something to look forward to, because leaving Iceland will be difficult enough as it is. We were also exploring Iceland in a camper van so it was nice pampering after living in a car for a couple of days prior to our visit.
- We choose to visit in the evening. It’s wasn’t crazy busy when we were there, we still have plenty of opportunity to ourselves I don’t think the time you book really matters, although I am sure they have busy periods but as the bookings are so spaced out you will still have an enjoyable time even when it looks as if there are plenty of people going in.
- Provision at least 3-4 hours for your stay as its so hard to leave this place.
Best Time To Visit Iceland by Month
Blue Lagoon Iceland During Winter:
- Blue Lagoon Iceland in December: Temperatures vary between -1 and 2 degrees.
- Blue Lagoon Iceland in January: Temperatures vary between -2 and 3 degrees.
- Blue Lagoon Iceland in February: Temperatures vary between -2 and 3 degrees.
Blue Lagoon Iceland During Spring:
- Blue lagoon Iceland in March: Temperatures vary between -1 and 3 degrees.
- Blue lagoon Iceland in April: Temperatures vary between 1 and 6 degrees.
- Blue lagoon Iceland in May: Temperatures vary between 4 and 10 degrees.
Blue Lagoon Iceland During Summer:
- Blue lagoon Iceland in June: Temperatures vary between 7 and 12 degrees.
- Blue lagoon Iceland in July: Temperatures vary between 9 and 15 degrees.
- Blue lagoon Iceland in August: Temperatures vary between 8 and 14 degrees.
Blue Lagoon Iceland During Autumn:
- Blue lagoon Iceland in September: Temperatures vary between 6 and 11 degrees.
- Blue lagoon Iceland in October: Temperatures vary between 3 and 7 degrees.
- Blue lagoon Iceland in November: Temperatures vary between 0 and 4 degrees.
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Getting To The Blue Lagoon | How Far Is Blue Lagoon From Reykjavik
Majority of people heading to the Blue Lagoon are either coming from the airport or Reykjavik. The location is blue lagoon is in Grindavik Iceland. If you are self-driving and wondering how far is Reykjavik from Blue Lagoon is, it’s actually not that long a drive and fairly pleasant.
- The spa is located in a lava field in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
- It’s about 45 minutes from the Airport. There are coaches leaving straight from the airport to the Blue Lagoon. Booking is not always necessary as we bought tickets into town when we arrived in Iceland. You can also buy tickets to go to the Blue Lagoon from the same counters.
- We were in Iceland for a good ten days with a rental car so we drove ourselves from Reykjavik to Grindavik. The journey was just under an hour if memory saves me right. It’s also fairly straightforward if you are thinking of renting a car and self-drive to the Blue Lagoon or exploring Iceland on your own for that matter.
So have you been to the Blue Lagoon In Iceland or hoping to visit soon?
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This is lovely information. I really want to go and was thinking to do it in December but couldn't figure where to start with my research. And I know it's gonna be really cold at that time of year. And then I also have to consider that I don't want to get snowed in when trying to get back to London. Waiting patiently to hear what other things I can do in Iceland
It really does depend on how adventurous you are really. The Blue Lagoon at any time of year is great! As for exploring the rest of Iceland during December, thats a tough one as you can either use the tours which will take you around and you dont have to think about making sure the car you are in has the proper tyres and chains for the weather. Still keep in mind that the weather is crazy at this time of the year so you just have to take your chances or wait until its milder so you can fully maximise your stay.
I LOVE your blog. I have been searching for guide and tips for Blue Lagoon in Iceland looking for the best time of day to visit Blue Lagoon Iceland as well as Blue lagoon hair tips for natural hair. This is amazing. Thank you so much! I am so excited for Iceland now as I have been reading up on so many of your tips on Iceland from your blog. Stunning pictures as well.
So glad you enjoy the blog. Blue Lagoon in Iceland is such an amazing place to visit. I am glad you found my Blue Lagoon tips useful. Have a great time in Iceland and Blue Lagoon.
I have heard a lot about the Blue Lagoon especially from my relatives who visited last years summer, but one thing about the Blue lagoon that stood out in this post is that it is man-made. I had no idea. I thought it was natural. I am planning on visiting the Blue Lagoon Iceland in February. I love your post and thank your for your Blue Lagoon Iceland tips. I just had a couple of questions if you dont mind helping me out?
* Do you know if anything about the blue lagoon Iceland luggage storage or if there is somewhere we can leave our luggage? How big are blue lagoon Iceland lockers?
* Love your blue lagoon Iceland hair tips – do you know if the shop there has hair products?
* Do the ticket and entry include blue lagoon Iceland flip flops – would love to have something as a souvenir.
* Do you book your transfer from blue lagoon Iceland to airport in advance?
Sorry for so many questions. That would really help with my blue lagoon Iceland February trip planning.
Hi there and thanks for your comment. Hmm starting with the first question regarding blue lagoon Iceland lockers and luggage storage. The size of the lockers are about the same size as the swimming leisure centre size in that they are ok for a big backpacker but not big enough for a suitcase. I didnt notice any blue lagoon iceland luggage storage there but there is one at the airport. If you are on a short layover I would suggest you leave your suitcase and bring a backpack with your suitwear.
2. Yes, there is a shop with hair products, skin care and all that jazz.
3. Regarding blue lagoon iceland flip flops, the price includes free flip flops to take with you. The also give you a robe and towel that you need to hand in on your way out.
4. Yes, I would recommend you book your tranfer to the airport in advance as there is nothing near by the spa and its a distance from the airport.
Hope that helps.
What an amazing blog you have. We have been looking for tips on the best time to visit the blue lagoon in Iceland. We were hoping to be visiting the blue lagoon in Iceland after exploring and before we leave Iceland. I am so glad you mentioned that, it’s definitely reassuring to read that you did the same.