The Sky Lagoon is Reykjavik's premium geothermal lagoon — a 2021 addition to the Icelandic bathing culture, located 8 kilometres south of central Reykjavik in Kársnes (Kópavogur) and featuring an 80-metre infinity edge that merges the lagoon water with the North Atlantic horizon, creating a swimming experience where you appear to float into the sea. The water is geothermally heated to 38-40°C year-round, and the lagoon is set in dramatic lava rock landscaping.
The Sky Lagoon's signature 'Ritual' — a seven-step bathing routine (warm lagoon, cold plunge, sauna, cold mist, body scrub, steam, warm water) — is a contemporary interpretation of Icelandic bathing traditions. The lagoon is smaller and more manageable than the Blue Lagoon, and its proximity to Reykjavik makes it a better choice for short trips. Book ahead; late-afternoon into sunset is the most atmospheric time.
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The Sky Lagoon opened in 2021
The water is heated to 38-40°C year-round
The Seven-Step Ritual is the lagoon's signature experience
The 80-metre infinity edge merges with the North Atlantic
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44-48 Vesturvör, Kópavogur, Kópavogur, 200, Iceland
