Sky Lagoon, 7-Step Ritual Pass
Valid 1 day Sky Lagoon ehf Free cancellation
from $117 ★ 4.8 7,654 reviews
Check availability →Lagoons In Iceland: Which One Is Worth Your Money
Official Blue Lagoon Iceland: Comfort admission
Comfort admission, valid 1 day: lagoon entry, towel, one silica mud mask at the mask bar, a soft drink at the swim-up bar, and access to the sauna and steam room.
from $146 adult ticket, live price on the listing
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Iceland has two kinds of lagoons: steaming geothermal bathing pools and glacier lagoons where icebergs drift out to sea. This site covers both, with a dedicated page for each of 13 lagoons across 5 regions. Every ticket listed carries free cancellation.
The comparison here answers the questions that actually change a booking. What kind of water is it, and how warm. Does the ticket include a towel, a robe, a drink or a ritual, or are those extra. How far is the venue from Reykjavik or Keflavik, and is it worth a detour or only worth it if your route already passes the gate. Those four answers narrow thirteen options to two or three fast.
Which Of The Lagoons In Iceland Fits Your Trip?
For most first trips the default is the capital area. Sky Lagoon sits at 4.8 across 7,654 reviews with the seven-step ritual built into the ticket from $117, and Blue Lagoon follows at 4.6 across 6,220 reviews from $146. Both are close to Reykjavik, both can slot around a flight, and both names carry the recognition factor. If you only have time for one soak, pick one of these two and move on.
The cheapest honest way in is Secret Lagoon at $35, rated 4.7 across 2,124 reviews. What the low price trades away is polish: the famous venues bundle more into the ticket. Blue Lagoon at $146 and Sky Lagoon at $117 wrap the experience in towels, robes, silica, steam rooms and rituals. Secret Lagoon sells you warm water in an old pool near Fludir and lets the simplicity be the point.
The case for skipping the two famous names is regional. In the west, Hvammsvik sits by its own fjord from $84, and the Husafell Canyon Baths pair a soak with a short highlands hike from $76. In the north, Forest Lagoon serves Akureyri from $81 and GeoSea overlooks Husavik bay from $60. In the east, Vok Baths floats on a lake from $64. Fewer queues, lower prices, and a reason to see the rest of the country.
One word, two meanings. A geothermal lagoon is hot water you get into: Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon and the rest are bathing venues with tickets, changing rooms and showers. A glacier lagoon is cold water you look at: a lake of calved ice under Vatnajokull. This site covers both, but only one glacier lagoon here has a bookable ticket, the Fjallsarlon iceberg boat tour from $81.61, rated 4.9 across 67 reviews. The water there is for the camera, not for swimming.
Narrow The Lagoons In Iceland List To Your Soak
Before you scroll the whole list, answer three questions. Which region of the country will you actually be standing in, since these venues sit hundreds of kilometres apart. What price band are you in, given the roster runs $35 to $146. And what must the ticket include, whether that is a towel, a drink or a full ritual. The shortlist below rebuilds from the site's own data as you choose.
A starting shortlist of the best-reviewed picks. Answer any question below and the list rebuilds around your choices.
Blue Lagoon, Comfort With Drink
Valid 1 day Blue Lagoon Iceland Free cancellation
from $146 ★ 4.6 6,220 reviews
Check availability →Earth Lagoon Myvatn, Day Pass
Valid 1 day MYVATN NATURE BATHS Free cancellation
from $64 ★ 4.5 2,225 reviews
Check availability →Secret Lagoon, Golden Circle
Valid 1 day Secret Lagoon/Gamla Laugin ehf Free cancellation
from $35 ★ 4.7 2,124 reviews
Check availability →GeoSea, Husavik
Valid 1 day Geosea Free cancellation
from $60 ★ 4.7 812 reviews
Check availability →Forest Lagoon, Towel Plus Drink
Valid 1 day Forest Lagoon Free cancellation
from $81 ★ 4.7 666 reviews
Check availability →Vok Baths, East Iceland Entry
1h 30m Vök Baths Free cancellation
from $64 ★ 4.7 427 reviews
Check availability →Hvammsvik, Hot Springs Entry
1h 30m Hvammsvík sjóböð ehf Free cancellation
from $84 ★ 4.8 313 reviews
Check availability →Krauma, 4-Hour Admission
4 hours Krauma náttúrulaugar ehf Free cancellation
from $50 ★ 4.6 219 reviews
Check availability →Fontana, Lakeside Steam Baths
2 hours Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths Free cancellation
from $47 ★ 4.2 167 reviews
Check availability →Laugaras Lagoon, Two-Course Meal Tier
Valid 1 day Laugarás Lagoon Free cancellation
from $73 ★ 4.8 74 reviews
Check availability →Husafell Canyon Baths, Hike And Soak
2 hours Húsafell Canyon bath Free cancellation
from $76 ★ 4.8 68 reviews
Check availability →Fjallsarlon, Iceberg Boat Tour
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Fjallsarlon Iceberg Boat Tours Free cancellation
from $81.61 ★ 4.9 67 reviews
Check availability →Reykjabod, 2-3 Hour Entry Ticket
2 - 3 hours Reykjaböð Hot Springs ehf Free cancellation
from $64
Check availability →Key Facts About The Lagoons In Iceland
- Thirteen ticketed lagoons operate across five regions, each run by a separate operator, with published entry prices running from $35 to $146.
- Sky Lagoon leads the roster for review volume, rated 4.8 across 7,654 reviews, with Blue Lagoon close behind at 4.6 across 6,220. Between them they hold most of the reader feedback behind the tickets compared here.
- Every geothermal lagoon requires a full shower without a swimsuit before entering. The rule keeps the water clean, staff enforce it, and it is the single thing visitors most often get wrong.
- Myvatn Nature Baths was rebuilt and reopened as Earth Lagoon Myvatn. The booking listing still carries the old name, which is why you will see both on this site.
- Ticket inclusions vary more than prices do. Some venues bundle a towel, robe, drink or ritual steps; others charge for each. Check the matrix before assuming.
- All 13 tickets on this page carry free cancellation, so the booking decision is reversible.
Five Regions Of Lagoons In Iceland, Compared
The separating question is geography, not mood. These venues sit hundreds of kilometres apart, so where you already are decides more than what kind of day you want. The five regions below split cleanly: the capital and Reykjanes for short trips and stopovers, the south for Golden Circle days, the west and north for ring-road legs, and the east and southeast for the long haul and the glacier lagoons.
| Category | Best for | Typical length | From | Lead tour | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital And Reykjanes | TODO-D1 | $117 | Sky Lagoon, 7-Step Ritual Pass | Meet at the start point | |
| South And Golden Circle | TODO-D1 | $35 | Secret Lagoon, Golden Circle | Meet at the start point | |
| West Iceland | TODO-D1 | $50 | Hvammsvik, Hot Springs Entry | Meet at the start point | |
| North Iceland | TODO-D1 | $60 | Earth Lagoon Myvatn, Day Pass | Meet at the start point | |
| East And Southeast | TODO-D1 | $64 | Vok Baths, East Iceland Entry | Meet at the start point |
Capital Area And Reykjanes
Iceland's two biggest bathing names both sit within reach of the capital. Blue Lagoon, on the Reykjanes peninsula, sells Comfort admission from $146, while Sky Lagoon in Kopavogur starts at $117 with its seven-step spa ritual included. Both work as a stopover between Keflavik airport and Reykjavik, though Reykjanes has seen repeated volcanic activity, so check bluelagoon.com and the live booking page for current status before planning a day around either.
Sky Lagoon, 7-Step Ritual Pass
Valid 1 day · Sky Lagoon ehf
Sky Lagoon entrance with the full seven-step spa ritual: cold plunge, sauna, cold mist, body scrub, steam room and shower, all built into the ticket. The lagoon sits on the shoreline at Kopavogur, minutes from central Reykjavik, with an infinity edge facing the open Atlantic.
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Blue Lagoon, Comfort With Drink
Valid 1 day · Blue Lagoon Iceland
The entry-level Comfort admission to Blue Lagoon, and the ticket most visitors book. It covers entry to the lagoon, a towel, one silica mud mask and a soft drink at the water bar. Bathrobe and extra face masks belong to the Premium tier, not this one.
Check Price & Availability →South Iceland And The Golden Circle
Three lagoons sit on or near the Golden Circle route, and this is where the value sits. Secret Lagoon at $35 is the cheapest ticket on the whole roster. Laugarvatn Fontana runs from $47 with steam rooms by the lake, rated 4.2 across 167 reviews. Laugaras Lagoon, at $73 and rated 4.8, is the quiet alternative. If your day trip already covers Geysir and Gullfoss, any of the three is a short detour.
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Secret Lagoon, Golden Circle
Admission to Gamla Laugin at Fludir, a gravel-bottomed pool fed by hot springs that still bubble along the boardwalk beside it. A natural, low-key stop on the Golden Circle route, and a strong contrast to the designed spas closer to Reykjavik.
Fontana, Lakeside Steam Baths
2 hours · Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths
Fontana is built over a natural steam vent on the shore of Lake Laugarvatn, between Thingvellir and Geysir. The site runs three mineral pools, a steam room fed straight from the ground and lake access for the cold shock. This ticket covers a two-hour bathing slot; swimwear is not included.
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Laugaras Lagoon, Two-Course Meal Tier
Valid 1 day · Laugarás Lagoon
Laugaras Lagoon opened at Laugaras in Blaskogabyggd, the newest bathing spot on the Golden Circle. Two levels with water falling between them, a cold pool, a forest pool, two saunas and a grotto. This ticket covers admission, with higher tiers adding food and extras.
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Reykjabod, 2-3 Hour Entry Ticket
2 - 3 hours · Reykjaböð Hot Springs ehf
Entry to the geothermal baths at Reykjabod, paired with an outdoor ritual circuit: event sauna, a two-level cold plunge and a Kneipp pool. The ticket is valid for two to three hours and comes with a locker wristband. Bring your own swimwear and shower without it before entering, as Icelandic pool rules require.
Check Price & Availability →West Iceland
The west holds three venues and the quietest cluster on the roster. Krauma sits beside Deildartunguhver from $50. The Husafell Canyon Baths pair a soak with a short highlands hike, two hours in total, from $76. Hvammsvik Hot Springs, at 4.8 across 313 reviews from $84, wraps eight pools around its own fjord shoreline. Review counts here are small, which mostly means fewer people, not worse venues.
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Hvammsvik, Hot Springs Entry
Entry to the pools strung along the tideline at Hvammsvik on Hvalfjordur, where hot water and ocean meet along the shoreline. The admission package covers the bathing facilities, with rentals and extras sold separately, so dress for wind.
Krauma, 4-Hour Admission
4 hours · Krauma náttúrulaugar ehf
Krauma blends water from Deildartunguhver with cold glacial melt to reach bathing temperature across its five pools. Krauma describes Deildartunguhver as having the highest flow rate of hot springs in Europe. The ticket gives you four hours on site, with saunas and a relaxation room included.
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Husafell Canyon Baths, Hike And Soak
2 hours · Húsafell Canyon bath
The Canyon Baths sit in Hringsgil canyon on private land, and this guided run is the only way in, so it doubles as the venue's admission product. A short walk from the trailhead passes the two-tier Langifoss waterfall before the pools. The whole outing runs about two hours.
Check Price & Availability →North Iceland
The north carries three lagoons for a ring-road or north-only trip. Earth Lagoon Myvatn, the rebuilt nature baths, runs from $64 at 4.5 across 2,225 reviews. GeoSea in Husavik overlooks the bay from $60. Forest Lagoon in Akureyri, at 4.7 across 666 reviews, is the arrival soak if you fly north, and it bundles a towel and a drink into its $81 ticket.
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Earth Lagoon Myvatn, Day Pass
Entry to the geothermal baths on the ridge above Lake Myvatn, with the Namafjall geothermal field steaming across the valley. The venue reopened under the Earth Lagoon Myvatn name after its rebuild, and this ticket covers the lagoon and its bathing areas.
GeoSea, Husavik
Valid 1 day · Geosea
GeoSea sits on the Husavik headland above Skjalfandi bay, filling its pools with geothermally heated seawater. This ticket covers entry to the baths; towels, swimwear and food cost extra.
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Forest Lagoon, Towel Plus Drink
Valid 1 day · Forest Lagoon
Admission to Forest Lagoon, the birch-clad bathing house across the fjord from Akureyri, with pools facing back toward the town. The ticket bundles a towel and a drink, and a free shuttle runs from Akureyri city centre on a published timetable.
Check Price & Availability →East And Southeast Iceland
The east and southeast hold the two venues furthest from Reykjavik, and the only region pairing a geothermal bath with a glacier lagoon. Vok Baths sits on a lake near Egilsstadir from $64. Farther south, Fjallsarlon runs iceberg boat tours at 4.9 across 67 reviews, from $81.61 for roughly ninety minutes among the ice. This is a full day of driving from the capital, so treat the region as its own trip leg.
Vok Baths, East Iceland Entry
1h 30m · Vök Baths
Entry to Vok Baths on Lake Urridavatn in east Iceland, where the geothermal pools sit on floating platforms out over the cold lake. Food and transport are not part of the ticket, and extras depend on the option chosen.
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Fjallsarlon, Iceberg Boat Tour
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Fjallsarlon Iceberg Boat Tours
A 75-minute zodiac trip among the icebergs of Fjallsarlon, run by the operator on the lagoon itself between April and November, weather permitting. Flotation gear goes on before you board. Rated 4.9 across 67 reviews, with free cancellation.
Check Price & Availability →What Every Ticket Includes, Compared
The inclusion matrix answers what the price alone hides. Whether a towel, robe, drink or ritual steps are bundled changes the real cost of a visit more than the water temperature does: Forest Lagoon builds a towel and a drink into its $81 ticket, while cheaper venues leave you to bring your own. Transport is almost never included here, and free cancellation is standard across all thirteen tickets. Read inclusions before comparing headline prices.
| Tour | Food | Meeting point | Free cancellation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lagoon, 7-Step Ritual Pass | varies by option | confirmed on your booking | see the listing | $117 |
| Blue Lagoon, Comfort With Drink | varies by option | Reykjanes Peninsula | see the listing | $146 |
| Earth Lagoon Myvatn, Day Pass | varies by option | North Iceland | see the listing | $64 |
| Secret Lagoon, Golden Circle | varies by option | Reykjavik And The Capital Area | see the listing | $35 |
| GeoSea, Husavik | varies by option | confirmed on your booking | see the listing | $60 |
| Forest Lagoon, Towel Plus Drink | varies by option | North Iceland | see the listing | $81 |
| Vok Baths, East Iceland Entry | varies by option | East And Southeast Iceland | see the listing | $64 |
| Hvammsvik, Hot Springs Entry | varies by option | Reykjavik And The Capital Area | see the listing | $84 |
| Krauma, 4-Hour Admission | varies by option | confirmed on your booking | see the listing | $50 |
| Fontana, Lakeside Steam Baths | varies by option | South Iceland And The Golden Circle | see the listing | $47 |
| Laugaras Lagoon, Two-Course Meal Tier | varies by option | South Iceland And The Golden Circle | see the listing | $73 |
| Husafell Canyon Baths, Hike And Soak | varies by option | West Iceland | see the listing | $76 |
| Fjallsarlon, Iceberg Boat Tour | varies by option | East And Southeast Iceland | see the listing | $81.61 |
| Reykjabod, 2-3 Hour Entry Ticket | varies by option | confirmed on your booking | see the listing | $64 |
Filter And Compare The Lagoons In Iceland
Use the explorer to cut the list down. Filter by region if your route is fixed, or by inclusion if a towel or a ritual matters to you. Sort by price to see the $35 to $146 spread laid end to end, or by rating and review count to weight popularity. However you narrow it, every figure shown comes from the live listing, not from a brochure.
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| Tour | Type | Meeting point | Length | From | Rating | Book |
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| Sky Lagoon, 7-Step Ritual PassSky Lagoon ehf | Capital And Reykjanes | Set when you book | Valid 1 day | 117 | ★ 4.87,654 reviews | Check availability |
| Blue Lagoon, Comfort With DrinkBlue Lagoon Iceland | Capital And Reykjanes | Published address | Valid 1 day | 146 | ★ 4.66,220 reviews | Check availability |
| Earth Lagoon Myvatn, Day PassMYVATN NATURE BATHS | North Iceland | Published address | Valid 1 day | 64 | ★ 4.52,225 reviews | Check availability |
| Secret Lagoon, Golden CircleSecret Lagoon/Gamla Laugin ehf | South And Golden Circle | Published address | Valid 1 day | 35 | ★ 4.72,124 reviews | Check availability |
| GeoSea, HusavikGeosea | North Iceland | Set when you book | Valid 1 day | 60 | ★ 4.7812 reviews | Check availability |
| Forest Lagoon, Towel Plus DrinkForest Lagoon | North Iceland | Published address | Valid 1 day | 81 | ★ 4.7666 reviews | Check availability |
| Vok Baths, East Iceland EntryVök Baths | East And Southeast | Published address | 1h 30m | 64 | ★ 4.7427 reviews | Check availability |
| Hvammsvik, Hot Springs EntryHvammsvík sjóböð ehf | West Iceland | Published address | 1h 30m | 84 | ★ 4.8313 reviews | Check availability |
| Krauma, 4-Hour AdmissionKrauma náttúrulaugar ehf | West Iceland | Set when you book | 4 hours | 50 | ★ 4.6219 reviews | Check availability |
| Fontana, Lakeside Steam BathsLaugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths | South And Golden Circle | Published address | 2 hours | 47 | ★ 4.2167 reviews | Check availability |
| Laugaras Lagoon, Two-Course Meal TierLaugarás Lagoon | South And Golden Circle | Set when you book | Valid 1 day | 73 | ★ 4.874 reviews | Check availability |
| Husafell Canyon Baths, Hike And SoakHúsafell Canyon bath | West Iceland | Published address | 2 hours | 76 | ★ 4.868 reviews | Check availability |
| Fjallsarlon, Iceberg Boat TourFjallsarlon Iceberg Boat Tours | East And Southeast | Published address | 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) | 81.61 | ★ 4.967 reviews | Check availability |
| Reykjabod, 2-3 Hour Entry TicketReykjaböð Hot Springs ehf | South And Golden Circle | Set when you book | 2 - 3 hours | 64 | No reviews yet | Check availability |
| No tour on this roster fits both of those at once. Widen one of the filters. | ||||||
What Makes The Lagoons In Iceland Worth A Soak
Outdoor soaking is a daily habit in Iceland, not a show for visitors. Volcanic heat warms everything from town pools to the big spa lagoons; Blue Lagoon itself began as an unintentional byproduct of the Svartsengi power plant in the 1970s, when excess water did not drain through the lava. One rule catches nearly everyone: shower without a swimsuit before entering the water. It is enforced at every bathing lagoon on this site.
13Thirteen lagoons with a bookable ticket, each compared on its own page.
5Five regions covered, from Reykjanes and the capital area to the east fjords and the glacier southeast.
21036Real customer ratings behind all 13 tickets compared here, from 4.2 at Fontana to 4.9 on the iceberg lagoon boat tour.
13Thirteen tickets, thirteen different operators. Blue Lagoon Iceland, Sky Lagoon ehf, Krauma and the rest each run their own venue and their own admission, so the listings here compare separate businesses rather than one packaged chain.
12Twelve of the tickets on this page are geothermal bathing lagoons, from Blue Lagoon in Grindavik to Vok Baths in the east. One is different: a boat tour among icebergs at Fjallsarlon.
13Every ticket on this page carries free cancellation. Plans around Icelandic weather change, and all thirteen listings allow you to rebook or step back without penalty.
When To Visit The Lagoons In Iceland
The lagoons stay open year round, and winter brings longer darkness and a chance of northern lights, though no operator promises a sighting. Boat tours on the iceberg lagoon run in a seasonal window only, so check the listing for current hours before you travel.
Winter
Winter sharpens the contrast that makes these lagoons memorable: short daylight, cold air, and warm water. The northern lights season runs September to April, though no venue can guarantee a sighting on any given night.
Spring
Spring stretches the daylight week by week, and the northern lights season enters its final stretch: sightings still happen but the official position is that there are no guarantees. It is also when the Fjallsarlon boat season opens. The operator publishes an April to November window, weather permitting.
Summer
Summer brings near-continuous daylight and long, flexible days for a soak. Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon hit their busiest slots in this season, so book ahead. The quieter regional baths on this roster, from GeoSea to Vök Baths, are the summer advantage: warm water, evening light, far fewer people.
Autumn
Autumn brings darker evenings and the northern lights season opens again in September, with no guarantees of a sighting. Crowds thin out after summer. The Fjallsarlon iceberg boat tour runs into November on the operator's published dates, weather permitting.
The Two Kinds Of Lagoons In Iceland: Geothermal And Glacial
Iceland's lagoons split into two families that share a search phrase and almost nothing else. The geothermal kind, from Blue Lagoon at Grindavik to Forest Lagoon in Akureyri, is built for soaking: warm water, a towel, an hour or two with nowhere to be. The glacial kind, Fjallsarlon and Jokulsarlon in the southeast, is a lake of meltwater packed with icebergs, seen from a boat with your coat on. One you get into. The other you look at.
Mineral-Rich Bathing Water
Blue Lagoon publishes that its water is geothermal seawater, a claim the venue traces to its origins beside the Svartsengi power plant. The silica in that water is the reason guests are advised to condition their hair before bathing and to leave jewellery in the locker, as it can tarnish. No other lagoon on this roster publishes the seawater description.
Spring-Fed Nature Baths
Not every Icelandic lagoon is filled with seawater. Krauma draws its water from Deildartunguhver, which Krauma says has the highest flow rate of hot springs in Europe. Secret Lagoon, Forest Lagoon, Hvammsvík, Vök Baths and Fontana are freshwater venues too.
Heated Sea Water By The Coast
GeoSea in Husavik sits above the town's harbour and works with heated sea water, so what comes with the warmth is a working waterfront: boats in the bay below and the North Atlantic horizon from the pool itself. An inland bath can match the temperature. It cannot give you the view. If your route already runs along the north coast, pairing GeoSea with a stop in Akureyri for Forest Lagoon puts both of the region's headline soaks on one itinerary.
Icebergs, Not Bathing
A glacier lagoon is not a bath. It is meltwater crowded with icebergs, and you see it from a boat. Fjallsarlon is the one with a bookable ticket here, a roughly 90-minute ride from Húsafell Canyon bath territory in the southeast. Jökulsárlón sells its boat rides direct rather than through a booking platform.
Where The Lagoons In Iceland Sit On The Map
The geography decides the trip. These lagoons are spread the length of the country, from the Reykjanes peninsula to the far north and east, so how far each one sits from where you are sleeping matters more than which one is most famous.
Showing all 14 lagoons.
- Sky Lagoon, 7-Step Ritual Pass
- Blue Lagoon, Comfort With Drink
- Earth Lagoon Myvatn, Day Pass
- Secret Lagoon, Golden Circle
- GeoSea, Husavik
- Forest Lagoon, Towel Plus Drink
- Vok Baths, East Iceland Entry
- Hvammsvik, Hot Springs Entry
- Krauma, 4-Hour Admission
- Fontana, Lakeside Steam Baths
- Laugaras Lagoon, Two-Course Meal Tier
- Husafell Canyon Baths, Hike And Soak
- Fjallsarlon, Iceberg Boat Tour
- Reykjabod, 2-3 Hour Entry Ticket
Pin positions are real geocodes. Iceland's road distances are long, so read this as relative position rather than travel time.
What Visitors Say About The Lagoons In Iceland
★★★★★
“Beautiful lagoon; the milky blue water is unique! It's really warm, and we also found it very pleasant on the skin. The lagoon is large and offers enough space to relax. The sanitary facilities are also great. We can also highly recommend the Lava Restaurant: the food is delicious and the staff are very friendly everywhere! We felt completely comfortable and would be happy to visit the Blue Lagoon again at any time!”
Elisabeth, operator-listing review of Blue Lagoon, Comfort With Drink
★★★★★
“The lagoon was clean and the design of the it was great. I purchased the separate shower package. The lagoon was not full so the experience was great. We were there for sunset so our photos came out perfectly. The illusion of an infinity pool overlooking the ocean area was breathtaking.”
Ara_K, operator-listing review of Sky Lagoon, 7-Step Ritual Pass
★★★★★
“The day was great! Got good instructions from the Hotel we stayed at regarding the pick up location, and the driver was clear about how the transfer worked at the bus depot. We enjoyed a few hours in the Lagoon, and did not feel any pressure to rush our time there. The drop off was in a different location than the pick up, but it was close to where we were staying - not a problem.”
Jodi, operator-listing review of Blue Lagoon, Comfort With Drink
★★★★★
“We love the secret lagoon! Natural bottom to walk on, extra hot pools for those of us that like it hotter! Not as busy as the other lagoons! Very nice shower room and a bathing suit spinner! Bring your own towel or you can rent one from them. Oldest and most affordable lagoon in Iceland!”
Sherry_T, operator-listing review of Secret Lagoon, Golden Circle
★★★★★
“Sky Lagoon experience was amazing. We were collected from City, transferred to depot where we travelled to Sky Lagoon. We arrived and upgraded our tickets to private changing room. We changed and entered the Lagoon. Weather was poor. Maybe 10C, raining and windy. However Lagoon was warm and comforting. We used the ice bath, 7 step process and returned to Lagoon for a couple of drinks. Entire experience took 2.5 hours. Well worth it.”
Steven, operator-listing review of Sky Lagoon, 7-Step Ritual Pass
★★★★★
“Such a fun way to start our trip to Iceland! Plenty of hot temperature options in the various hot spring pools and an option to cold plunge too! Great swim up bar offering cocktails, mocktails & hot chocolate to complete the relaxation experience. Locker room was clean and offered hairdryers & lockers. Not crowded in the morning which was a real treat!”
Jennifer_M, operator-listing review of Hvammsvik, Hot Springs Entry
★★★★★
“Our guide and driver (Pétur) was wonderful and efficient. He told us just enough facts and history without it being overwhelming, made it fun and easy to understand (even our 8-year-old said, "I like him! He's good!") for the whole family. We were a smaller group, which we also appreciated, and that helped keep us on schedule and even get a bit more time in certain places to enjoy the wonders of Iceland. Thank you so much for making it a special tour!”
Kaija_S, operator-listing review of Secret Lagoon, Golden Circle
★★★★★
“Great trip covering some highlights with just the right amount of time at each stop. Our driver guide Nicola was fun and knowledgeable. Loved the seven step ritual at sky lagoon. So beautiful! Did not seem long at all. Ten hours went very quickly, a great option to see a lot on one day.”
Felicity, operator-listing review of Sky Lagoon, 7-Step Ritual Pass
We do not write, edit, shorten or reword these guest reviews; we copy them word for word, typos included, from each tour operator's live booking listing. We choose which ones appear here: 18,273 reviews are published across the 13 listings these came from, and we show 13, so this selection is neither random nor complete; see the live booking listing for all of them.
Where To Stay Near The Lagoons In Iceland
Base yourself in Reykjavik and Sky Lagoon is close at hand, with Secret Lagoon, Fontana and Laugaras Lagoon reachable on a Golden Circle loop. A night on Reykjanes puts Blue Lagoon near your flight, and the Flybus runs between the airport and the capital in 45 minutes. In the north, Akureyri suits Forest Lagoon, Husavik suits GeoSea, and the Myvatn area suits Earth Lagoon. The southeast is glacier lagoon country, the natural base for Fjallsarlon.
101 Hotel, Reykjavik, a Member of Design Hotels
Hverfisgata 10, 101 Reykjavik (downtown, behind Arnarholl)
One room in central Reykjavik covers both capital-region lagoons: Sky Lagoon sits in neighbouring Kopavogur for the seven-step spa ritual, and the Blue Lagoon lies out on the Reykjanes peninsula toward Keflavik airport, so you can pair a city stay with a soak on the arrival or departure day without moving hotels.
Check ratesThe Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Nordurljosavegur 11, 241 Grindavik (Reykjanes peninsula)
The Retreat stands on the lagoon's own edge, so the soak is a walk out the door rather than a transfer to schedule, and the Reykjanes setting puts it on the airport side of the island: the natural place for the evening you land or the morning you fly out.
Check ratesFosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir, 785 Oraefi, southeast Iceland (between Skaftafell and Jokulsarlon)
The hotel sits between the two glacier lagoons rather than past them, Fjallsarlon on one side and Jokulsarlon with Diamond Beach on the other, so you can make the first iceberg boat of the day instead of covering the roughly 370 km from Reykjavik in one long push.
Check ratesQuestions About The Lagoons In Iceland
How Many Lagoons In Iceland Can You Actually Buy A Ticket To?
This site covers purpose-built geothermal venues that sell public admission, from the Blue Lagoon to small rural baths. Municipal swimming pools and free wild springs are out of scope, since they work differently on price, booking and access.
Do You Have To Shower Naked Before Entering An Icelandic Lagoon?
Yes, and venues enforce it. Iceland's bathing rule requires a full shower without a swimsuit before you enter any geothermal lagoon. The rule exists because the pools are shared still water with no chlorine at lagoon temperatures, so hygiene standards are strict. Staff monitor the shower area at the larger venues, and they will ask you to go back. It is the single most common thing first-time visitors get wrong.
Is The Blue Lagoon Open After The Volcanic Eruptions?
The Grindavik area has seen repeated volcanic activity near the Sundhnukur crater row, and the Blue Lagoon has paused operations when authorities raised the hazard level. The Icelandic Met Office publishes the current hazard assessment with its validity date, and the lagoon posts its own operating status on its site. Check both before you travel, along with safetravel.is. No one can promise access on a given day.
Which Lagoon Is Cheapest, And What Do You Give Up?
The Secret Lagoon ticket is the cheapest on this roster at $35, against $146 for Blue Lagoon Comfort admission and $117 for Sky Lagoon with its 7-step ritual. It buys entry to the pool at Fludir and nothing more: no ritual, no extras, just the soak.
Can You Reach A Lagoon From Keflavik Airport On A Layover?
Often, yes, but it is tight and depends on where you are headed. The Flybus between Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavik takes about 45 minutes each way, which puts the capital's lagoons within reach on a longer layover. Sky Lagoon sits in Kopavogur, just outside the city. The Blue Lagoon is nearer the airport side of the Reykjanes peninsula. Work backwards from your departure time and leave a buffer.
What Is The Difference Between A Nature Bath And A Swimming Pool In Iceland?
The distinction is the water itself. A lagoon is a purpose-built bathing pool filled with geothermal water at its source, often with steam rooms, changing villages and a spa product around it. A town swimming pool in Iceland also runs on geothermal heating and hot tubs, and it is wonderful value, but it is a municipal facility. Different product, different price, different experience, even when the ground supplying the heat is the same.
Is Myvatn Nature Baths The Same Place As Earth Lagoon?
Yes, but under a new name. Mývatn Nature Baths closed on 1 January 2026 and reopened as Earth Lagoon Mývatn, with the venue announcing the opening on 27 July 2026 after a full rebuild. The booking listing for the entrance ticket still carries the old Mývatn Nature Baths name, so do not be confused when you click through: same site on the lake, new facility, new branding.
Can You Swim In A Glacier Lagoon?
Not on this page, with one exception. The iceberg boat tour at Fjallsarlon, from $81.61 per person and rated 4.9 across 67 reviews, is bookable here. Jokulsarlon's amphibian and Zodiac rides are sold by the boat operator directly at the lagoon rather than through a booking platform, so this site does not list them. Both run seasonal, weather-dependent schedules, so plan around that window.
Lagoons In Iceland, Answered
This guide covers every lagoon we list across Iceland, from the Blue Lagoon on Reykjanes to glacier lagoons in the southeast, and answers the questions that come up before booking. Every price, rating, review count and inclusion comes from the live listing for each ticket. Where an official source is missing, we say so instead of guessing, because a lagoon trip is too expensive to plan on invented numbers.
Lagoons By Region
- Can You Swim In Jokulsarlon?Answer
- Is It Better To Stay In Keflavik Or Reykjavik?Answer
- Is It Difficult For Americans To Drive In Iceland?Answer
- What I Wish I Knew Before Going To IcelandAnswer
- What Is The Best Month To Go To Iceland?Answer
- What To Be Careful Of In Iceland?Answer
- Blue Lagoon TicketsGuide
- Fjallsárlón Zodiac ToursGuide
- Fontana BathsGuide
- Forest LagoonGuide
- GeoSea HúsavíkGuide
- Highland Baths KerlingarfjöllGuide
- Husafell Canyon BathsGuide
- Hvammsvik Hot SpringsGuide
- Jökulsárlón BoatsGuide
- Krauma BathsGuide
- Laugarás LagoonGuide
- Myvatn Nature BathsGuide
- Reykjaböð Hot SpringsGuide
- Secret LagoonGuide
- Sky Lagoon TicketsGuide
- The Retreat SpaGuide
- Vök BathsGuide
Blue Lagoon And Sky Lagoon
- Are The Showers Private At The Blue Lagoon In Iceland?Answer
- Can You See The Northern Lights At Sky Lagoon?Answer
- Do I Need Flip Flops At Sky Lagoon?Answer
- Do You Wear A Bathing Suit In The Blue Lagoon?Answer
- How Long To Spend At Sky Lagoon?Answer
- How Much Is Food At The Blue Lagoon?Answer
- Is 2 Hours At Blue Lagoon Enough?Answer
- Is Blue Lagoon Good For Eczema?Answer
- Is Blue Lagoon Worth It In Iceland?Answer
- Is Sky Lagoon Clothing Optional?Answer
- Is Sky Lagoon In Iceland Worth It?Answer
- Is The Blue Lagoon Safe From The Volcano?Answer
- Is There A Smell At The Blue Lagoon In Iceland?Answer
- Why Can't You Get Your Hair Wet In The Blue Lagoon In Iceland?Answer
Choosing, Prices And Booking
- How Much Does The Secret Lagoon Cost?Answer
- Is Hvammsvik Hot Springs Worth It?Answer
- Is Myvatn Nature Baths Worth It?Answer
- Is Secret Lagoon Worth Visiting?Answer
- Is The Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour Worth It?Answer
- Is Vok Baths Worth It?Answer
- Budget LagoonsGuide
- Glacier vs GeothermalGuide
- Lagoon Packages ComparedGuide
- Lagoons Near ReykjavikGuide
- Swim-Up BarsGuide
- Ticket Prices ComparedGuide
Rules, Seasons And Conditions
Blue Lagoon, Comfort With Drink
Valid 1 day · Blue Lagoon Iceland
The entry-level Comfort admission to Blue Lagoon, and the ticket most visitors book. It covers entry to the lagoon, a towel, one silica mud mask and a soft drink at the water bar. Bathrobe and extra face masks belong to the Premium tier, not this one.
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Valid 1 day · Sky Lagoon ehf
Sky Lagoon entrance with the full seven-step spa ritual: cold plunge, sauna, cold mist, body scrub, steam room and shower, all built into the ticket. The lagoon sits on the shoreline at Kopavogur, minutes from central Reykjavik, with an infinity edge facing the open Atlantic.
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Secret Lagoon, Golden Circle
Valid 1 day · Secret Lagoon/Gamla Laugin ehf
Admission to Gamla Laugin at Fludir, a gravel-bottomed pool fed by hot springs that still bubble along the boardwalk beside it. A natural, low-key stop on the Golden Circle route, and a strong contrast to the designed spas closer to Reykjavik.
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