Pre-booking
Pre-booking is absolutely essential as the Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most popular travel destinations.

If you are seeking a more luxurious, more intimate experience of the Blue Lagoon’s revitalizing waters, the Retreat Spa unlocks an unparalleled world of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Opening hours
While Blue Lagoon is open 365 days a year, our opening hours change with the seasons. Complete info can be found on our website

Check the time on your ticket and be sure to arrive within the one-hour window of your of your booking. You can stay in the lagoon as long as you like, within opening hours.

For information about what to do if you cannot make your booked arrival time, we kindly ask you to contact our support center.

Changing facilities
There are separate changing rooms for men and women equipped with showers and electronic lockers. If you would like more info about our changing rooms and our changing room policies, please contact us.

Electronic bracelets & lockers
Upon check-in at Blue Lagoon, you will receive an electronic bracelet that functions as the key to your personal locker: Just choose any vacant locker, put your clothes and belongings inside, and follow the instructions about how to lock it. While your bracelet is not connected to your credit card, it functions as a cashless payment method during your visit. Anything you purchase needs to be paid for at check out. Also be aware that if you lose your bracelet, you will be charged a fee.

Showering
All guests must shower—without a swimsuit—before entering the Blue Lagoon. Use of Blue Lagoon skin care shower gel and hair conditioner is complimentary. If you desire more privacy while you shower, locate a shower that is equipped with a door.

Geothermal seawater has high levels of silica. While not harmful to hair, silica can make hair stiff and difficult to manage. Therefore, we recommend that you apply conditioner to your hair before entering the lagoon and leave it in your hair while experiencing the lagoon. If you have longer hair, we recommend that you tie it in a ponytail or a bun. Complimentary conditioner is provided in the shower area of your changing room.

To assure the safety of all guests, there are lifeguards on duty at all times. If you are a non-swimmer, let the staff know. Likewise, all guests enter the lagoon at their own risk. For full details, read our safety standards.

However, you don’t need to know how to swim to experience the Blue Lagoon. At the edges of the lagoon, the depth is less than 0.8m/2.6ft—perfect for lounging and relaxing. The further into the water you go, the deeper it gets. Its greatest depth is 1.4m/4.7ft.

Minimum age
The minimum age for using the Blue Lagoon is 2 years old. This is due to their sensitivity to the high mineral content of the water.

Floaties
Children aged 8 and younger must wear floaties. These are available at the entrance to the lagoon and can be used free of charge.

Parental supervision
With the depth of the water reaching 1.4m/4.7ft., it is imperative that all children using the Blue Lagoon are supervised by a parent or guardian. One adult can accompany a maximum of two children.

The exhilarating pleasures of the Blue Lagoon are complemented by an array of spa facilities that have been seamlessly integrated into the lagoon’s volcanic surroundings.

In-water Mask Bar
Navigate to the in-water mask bar and apply the water’s iconic white wonder—silica mud—to your face and body. Rinsing it off after 5-10 minutes, you will feel silica’s cleansing radiance. Other masks on offer include algae, mineral, and lava.

Sauna / Steam Cave / Steam Room
Enjoy the pleasures and benefits of relaxing in dry heat or take shelter in an earthen chamber of moist heat.

In-Water Bar
Choose from a range of beverages to quench your thirst without leaving the water. Use your electronic bracelet for cashless payment.

Lagoon Waterfall
Stand beneath the massaging energy of a geothermal waterfall. Soothing. Invigorating. Refreshing.

Viewing Deck
Visit the viewing deck on the second floor of the Blue Lagoon complex. The otherworldly vista of blue water and volcanic terrain is unforgettable.

We encourage all guests to choose an eco-friendly mode of travel to Blue Lagoon Iceland. We also provide complimentary charging at the EV stations in our main parking lot.

Bus
Destination Blue Lagoon—our official transport partner—makes round-trip departures from Keflavík and Reykjavík. For complete info and bookings, visit Destination Blue Lagoon.

Car
Blue Lagoon is just 20 minutes from Keflavík Airport and 50 minutes from Reykjavík. From either point of origin, simply take Reykjanesbraut (Highway 41) to Grindavíkurvegur (Highway 43) and follow the signs to Blue Lagoon.

Taxi
Taxis to Blue Lagoon are readily available from Reykjavík and Keflavík.

For a small fee, you may store your luggage at the Luggage House in the main Blue Lagoon parking lot.

Luggage storage is especially convenient for guests visiting Blue Lagoon on their way to or from the airport.

Also note that if you have a normal backpack or a light bag, you can probably fit it in your changing room locker, which is 35x45 cm/14x18 inches.

You are welcome to take photos during your time in the Blue Lagoon, but please respect the privacy of other guests.

We do not allow photography in or around the locker rooms. Likewise, we are not responsible for any loss or water damage to your devices.

If you are a professional and wish to enquire about photographing or filming at Blue Lagoon, please complete this form.

To ensure the safety of our guests, there is a limit of three alcoholic drinks per guest while using the lagoon. Drinks are charged to your electronic bracelet. To prevent dehydration while bathing, we recommend that you also drink plenty of water.

We recommend that you remove any jewelry before entering the lagoon. This will ensure that you don’t lose your items and that they don’t get tarnished by geothermal seawater which has high levels of silica, algae, and minerals. Blue Lagoon is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Please store your valuables in your locker.

Prescription eyeglasses
If you have prescription eyeglasses and choose to wear them in the water, be sure not to submerge them. Silica—one of the Blue Lagoon's mineral treasures—will damage the lenses.

__Contact lenses __
Salt, minerals, and other elements found in the seawater of the Blue Lagoon can irritate your eyes. Therefore, if you wear contact lenses, we recommend that you remove them before entering the lagoon.

If you have a pre-existing health condition, please consult your doctor before coming to the Blue Lagoon. All visitors experience the rejuvenating waters at their own risk.

In-Water Massage

In-water massage is a hallmark of an enhanced Blue Lagoon experience. Since demand for these treatments is quite high, pre-booking is absolutely essential. Full details and booking information can be found here.

Origins
The Blue Lagoon’s geothermal seawater is born in volcanic aquifers 2000 meters underground where freshwater and ocean water converge in a tectonic realm of searing heat and immense pressure. Endowed with silica, algae, and minerals, the water cleanses, heals, rejuvenates, and undoes the effects of time—bringing radiance, in all its forms, to the mind and body.

Water temperature
The Blue Lagoon’s water temperature is generally between 37°C and 40°C (98-104°F). But owing to variables beyond our control—including the weather and the season—the temperature sometimes fluctuates beyond this range. Nonetheless, the lagoon remains warm, relaxing, and energizing throughout the year.

Water Quality
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. Thus, disinfectants such as chlorine are not needed. In essence, the lagoon is a self-cleaning ecosystem.

Since 2003, Blue Lagoon has been honored with the Blue Flag—one of the world’s most recognized voluntary eco-labels awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators. In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained.

Café & Indoor Dining Area
Located in the main Blue Lagoon complex, the café and the indoor dining area offer an enticing range of fresh snacks and refreshing beverage. These areas are open during the lagoon’s hours of operation.

Lava Restaurant
Built into a magnificent lava cliff on the western shore of the Blue Lagoon, Lava Restaurant combines stunning views, organic architecture, and Icelandic cuisine made from fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Opened in 2007, the restaurant’s voluminous interior and double height, floor-to-ceiling windows create the setting for a relaxing yet unforgettable culinary experience on the banks of a wonder of the world. You are welcome to dine in your robe, but please note that the last seating for in-robe dining is at 16:00.

Whether you seek the full spectrum of the Blue Lagoon’s enchantments or simply a delicious meal in the heart of a breathtaking landscape, Lava Restaurant will fulfill, delight, and inspire. You can find full details and booking information here.

Blue Lagoon Iceland is home to two hotels that were designed to harmonize with the volcanic landscape and built to unlock new horizons of wonder, warmth, and wellbeing.

Silica Hotel
With its own private lagoon and complimentary tickets to the Blue Lagoon included with each night, Silica Hotel is a place of comfort, warmth, and wellbeing. For complete info and bookings, visit Silica Hotel.

The Retreat Hotel
The heights of luxury on the shores of a wonder of the world, the Retreat Hotel was conceived and created to bring guests into unity with the rejuvenating powers of nature. Built into a centuries-old lava flow, the hotel is encircled by the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon and gives guests total access to the subterranean Retreat Spa and the revitalizing warmth of the Retreat Lagoon. For complete info and bookings, visit the Retreat Hotel.

We offer a range of services and facilities for guests with special needs or disabilities. Our staff will provide support as needed, but please be aware of the following items:

Parking
We offer disabled parking in the main parking lot. From there, the distance to the main complex is 300m/984ft.

Wheelchair availability
Guests arriving without a wheelchair can borrow one from reception and/or the luggage storage building in the main parking lot.

Lagoon access
The lagoon can be accessed directly with specially designed wheelchairs which are available upon request.

Shower chair
A shower chair is available upon request.

The main complex
With elevators and electric door openers, the main complex is wheelchair accessible.

Accessible changing room
On the ground floor, there is a special changing room—large enough to be shared with an assistant—available for guests requiring more space and more privacy. Please note this room is not always available. For bookings, email contact@bluelagoon.is.

Lagoon depth
The deepest part of the Blue Lagoon is 1.4m/4.7ft., but most areas are shallower. However, the bottom of the lagoon is naturally uneven, making caution an imperative. An overview map of the lagoon, displaying depths and temperatures, is located by the lagoon entrance.

Originally created to support Blue Lagoon natural psoriasis treatments, Blue Lagoon Skincare was launched in 1995 with the iconic Silica Mud Mask. Today, our bioactive skincare encompasses three distinct lines that embody the purity of nature, the power of science, and the principles of sustainability: Spa for experiencing the skin-nourishing wonders of the Blue Lagoon at home; Dermatological for relieving chronic skin conditions often associated with dry and sensitive skin; and BL+ for targeting signs of skin aging and optimizing skin health through high performance formulas born of cutting-edge biotechnology.

Blue Lagoon Skincare is available online and in our stores at the Blue Lagoon, Keflavík Airport, and Kringlan shopping mall.

The dynamic, sustainable relationship between man and nature is the cornerstone of Blue Lagoon's philosophy. This relationship informs every aspect of the guest experience. From the healing water that fills the lagoon to the electricity that lights the complex, every coordinate of the visitor journey draws its power from the earth’s geothermal resources. In short, wellness at Blue Lagoon is inseparable from the wellspring of renewable energy brought forth at the Svartsengi Resource Park.