We skipped the Blue Lagoon in Iceland and went to its competitor instead — it was less crowded and way easier to get to
September 7, 20240
The decor was minimalist and comforting.
Megan duBois
The Sky Lagoon lobby felt like the entrance to a , a lounge in a sauna, a cold-mist shower, a body scrub, a steam room, and a final rinse before returning to the warm lagoon.
My favorite part of the ritual was the sauna, which had a massive window overlooking the ocean. Even though the small room was fairly full, I still found a spot to sit, which was nice.
The lagoon had plenty of nooks and crannies, so it never felt too crowded.
My rhubarb lemonade was refreshing.
Megan duBois
A swim-up bar in the lagoon served local beers, cocktails, and various nonalcoholic drinks. I tried the rhubarb lemonade and loved the mix of sweet and tart flavors.
It was nice to have something cold to drink while soaking in the warm water.
Overall, I loved my day at Sky Lagoon and would recommend it to anyone visiting Iceland.
I can’t wait to go back to Sky Lagoon.
Megan duBois
After doing a lot of research before my trip and spending the day at Sky Lagoon, I think it might be a better geothermal-spa option than the tourist-favorite Blue Lagoon.
The spas are fairly similarly priced, but Sky Lagoon was easy to get to, peaceful, and spacious. I’ve seen photos of the crowds at Blue Lagoon, and they weren’t nearly as bad at Sky — even in peak tourist season.
If I come back to Iceland, I’d definitely book another day pass here.
