Is Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon better in Iceland?


Is Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon better in Iceland? Both lagoons can be paired with a trip around the Golden Circle to cover Iceland's most iconic sights – though, as Iceland's most famous and the older of the two lagoons, the Blue Lagoon is arguably more iconic than the Sky Lagoon. But give it time and the Sky Lagoon may catch up.


Is 2 hours at Blue Lagoon enough?

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.


Should I wear my bathing suit to the Blue Lagoon?

Are swim suits required at the Blue Lagoon? Bathing suits are worn in and around all areas of the bathing lagoon, including the sauna. You can bring your own, or rent them from reception. You can also rent towels and bathrobes.


What is so special about the Blue Lagoon in Iceland?

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is a modern wonder of the world tucked away in a jet-black lava field. The geothermally heated waters of this famous spa are renowned for their skin healing properties. Wispy plumes of steam rise off its milky-blue waters as mountains tower on the horizon, giving it a supernatural feeling.


Where is the most beautiful lagoon?

Here are some of the most beautiful lagoons in the world.
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  • Balos Lagoon (Crete) ...
  • Yalahua Lagoon (Mexico) ...
  • Le Morne and its lagoon (Mauritius) ...
  • Moorea (Tahiti, French Polynesia) ...
  • Comino Lagoon (Malta)


Is Sky Lagoon better in day or night?

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.


What is the difference between the Secret Lagoon and the Sky Lagoon?

Secret lagoon (in Icelandic “Gamla laugin”) is one of Iceland's oldest pools (man-made in 1891) and the pool itself looks just like that. Unlike Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon, these hot springs are in a natural setting, with real little geysers and a geothermal region nearby.


Is the Blue Lagoon in Iceland dirty?

The Blue Lagoon holds nine million liters of geothermal seawater which is naturally renewed every 40 hours. Regular sampling of this natural resource—which is rich in salt, silica, and other minerals—shows that foreign bacteria do not thrive in the lagoon's ecosystem.


Do you need flip flops for Sky lagoon?

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.


What is better than Blue Lagoon in Iceland?

Mývatn Nature Baths With its milky blue waters, Mývatn Nature Baths are Northern Iceland's answer to the Blue Lagoon. Its waters are supplied straight from the National Power Company's bore hole in Bjarnarflag making it one of the best natural hot springs in Iceland.


What is the most popular lagoon in Iceland?

Due to its excellent location, soothing waters, and rich skin nourishment benefits, Iceland's Blue Lagoon quickly became the country's most visited attraction, rivaled only by the Golden Circle sightseeing route.


Is the Blue Lagoon too touristy?

I expected Iceland's Blue Lagoon to be a disappointing tourist trap, but it lived up to the hype. I visited the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most popular tourist sites, in June. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn't too crowded and was just as cool in person.