Sky Lagoon
A seaside geothermal spa on the outskirts of Reykjavik with an infinity edge. You can soak while looking out over the North Atlantic, and the spa offers the traditional Icelandic seven-step ritual.
Sky Lagoon opened in 2021 on the Kársnes headland in Kópavogur, south of Reykjavik, about a 15-minute drive away. The pools are enclosed by grass-covered walls and lava stone, and their edges appear to merge with the sea. From them you can look out over the bay and the distant Reykjanes volcanoes. The signature is the “seven-step ritual,” which means alternating between hot springs, cold plunge pools, a sauna facing the sea, cold mist and body scrubbing. Time slots must be booked on the official website in advance, and tickets come in different packages. Shuttle buses run from the city center. It is closer than the Blue Lagoon, so it suits a half-day before arriving in or leaving Iceland.
Opening hours
About 10:00–22:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
- National Museum of Iceland
- Tjörnin Pond & Reykjavík City Hall
- Perlan
- The Settlement Exhibition (Reykjavík 871±2)
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Skólavörðustígur (Rainbow Street)
- Icelandic Phallological Museum