The Blue Lagoon is one of the top 25 wonders of the world and Iceland’s top attraction. These blue, geothermal waters are a truly magical experience and a must see for anyone visiting the land of fire and ice.
How to Get There
Getting to the Blue Lagoon is extremely easy. The exit for the Blue Lagoon is right off the main highway that connects Keflavík to Reykjavik. By car it takes about 20 minutes to reach the Blue Lagoon from Keflavík airport and about 50 minutes from Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Excursions also offers direct airport transfers to the Blue Lagoon. These buses are a great option if you are not renting a vehicle during your time in Iceland. Buses run approximately every hour and costs 2500ISK for a one-way ticket. Plus, they offer free Wi-Fi aboard all of their buses.
The Blue Lagoon also offers luggage facilities for you to store your bags during your visit.
Price
Pre-booking is required to visit the Blue Lagoon. Admission prices start at 6100 ISK for a standard ticket. The standard ticket includes your entrance to the Blue Lagoon and the silica mud mask.
I opted for the premium ticket during my visit. The premium ticket includes: entrance to the Blue Lagoon, Silica Mud Mask, use of towel, 1st drink of your choice, algae mask, use of bathroom, slippers, and an optional reservation at Lava. I recommend purchasing the comfort or premium ticket for your visit.
What to Wear
Bathing suits are required in all of the areas around the Blue Lagoon. This includes the steam baths and saunas. You are also able to rent towels or bathrobes if needed. (The comfort and premium tickets include the use of a towel.)
What to Eat
One of my favorite parts of the Blue Lagoon is the swim up bar. You don’t even have to leave the warmth of the pool to enjoy an alcoholic beverage! Personally, I am not a big beer drinker so I was pleasantly surprised that they serve Somersby Cider at the bar as well!
The Blue Lagoon offers both quick, ready-to-go eats at the Blue Café and casual dining at the Lava Restaurant. The Blue Café has various sandwiches, sushi, salads as well as beer and wine options.
When to Go
The Blue Lagoon is open 365 days a year. Being that it is Iceland’s top attraction the pools can get extremely crowded.
I visited the lagoon during the early morning in April and found it to still be quite busy even though the weather was awful. I visited a second time during mid-afternoon in October. The weather during this visit was beautiful and I found that there was plenty of space to relax and enjoy myself. I would suggest going later in the day if you are looking for a less crowded experience.
Also, be sure to check the weather before your visit! I’ll be honest, I did not enjoy my first visit when I went back in April because the weather was completely horrible. The day of my visit it was raining, snowing, and there were high winds. It felt like a scene from The Perfect Storm as I tried to fight my way over to the swim up bar just for my complimentary drink. Needless to say, it wasn’t very relaxing and I didn’t stay long that day.
Have you visited the Blue Lagoon? Let me know your thoughts or other tips in the comments!
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