Kópavogur · 15 min from central Reykjavík

Sky Lagoon Reykjavík — Admission, Ritual & Transfers

An ocean-edge infinity pool where the water seems to spill into the North Atlantic, plus the signature seven-step Skjól ritual. The city-side lagoon, minutes from downtown Reykjavík.

Booked 45 times yesterday Official ticket
From $115 per person Free cancellation
  • 4.8 / 5 7278+ Reviews
  • 7-Step Skjól Spa Ritual
  • Ocean-Edge Infinity Pool
  • Free Cancellation

The Experience

Why Sky Lagoon Stands Out

The infinity edge, the seven-step ritual, and what your pass includes.

Highlights

  • Soak and relax in warm geothermal waters
  • Experience Icelandic bathing culture with the 7-step ritual
  • Enjoy the view from the infinity pool
  • Connect with Icelandic bathing traditions
  • Relax your mind, body and soul

What's Included

  • Sky Lagoon entry ticket
  • 7-step spa ritual
  • Private changing facilities (if Sér Pass option chosen)
  • Shared changing facilities (if Saman Pass option chosen)
  • Towel
  • Sky body wash, shampoo and conditioner

How Your Sky Lagoon Visit Works

From central Reykjavík to the ocean-edge infinity pool.

  1. Pick your pass

    The Pure Pass includes the lagoon and the full 7-step ritual with a shared changing room; the Sér Pass upgrades to a private changing suite. Both book with free cancellation.

  2. Reach the lagoon

    Sky Lagoon is about 15 minutes from downtown Reykjavík in Kópavogur. Drive, taxi, or add a shuttle transfer from the city or the airport.

  3. Soak at the infinity edge

    Ease into the geothermal water and drift to the edge, where the pool meets the horizon over the North Atlantic — best at sunset.

  4. Do the 7-step ritual

    Work through the Skjól ritual: warm lagoon, cold plunge, sauna with an ocean view, cold mist, a salt-and-oil scrub, steam, and a final soak.

Book Your Experience

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Sky Lagoon vs Other Iceland Lagoons

How Sky Lagoon compares to Iceland's other geothermal soaks. The highlighted column books here; the rest open that lagoon's page.

FeatureYou're Here Sky LagoonBlue LagoonSecret LagoonHvammsvík
LocationEdge of ReykjavíkReykjanes PeninsulaFlúðir (Golden Circle)Hvalfjörður fjord
Adult ticket from$115$130$34$82
The water & vibeOcean-edge infinity + 7-step ritualMilky silica-blue, polishedSmall, rustic, locals' poolWild tide-fed sea pools
Time from Reykjavík~15 min~50 min~90 min~45 min
Best forCity stays & couplesFirst-timers & airport daysGolden Circle & budgetsNature over resort
Book NowBrowse Blue LagoonBrowse Secret LagoonBrowse Hvammsvík

The Full Guide

Everything to know before you book the Sky Lagoon

Pure vs Sér, the seven-step ritual, and how it compares to the Blue Lagoon.

Opened in 2021, the Sky Lagoon is the newest of Iceland’s marquee geothermal spas and the easiest to reach if you’re staying in the capital — about 15 minutes from downtown Reykjavík in the suburb of Kópavogur. Its signature is a 70-metre infinity edge where the geothermal water appears to pour straight into the North Atlantic, framed by turf-roofed buildings built to echo old Icelandic bathing culture.

The seven-step ritual

What sets Sky Lagoon apart from a straight soak is the Skjól ritual, included with every admission pass. You move through seven stations in sequence: the warm lagoon, a bracing cold plunge, a sauna with a floor-to-ceiling ocean view, a cold mist, a salt-and-oil body scrub, a steam room, and a final return to the lagoon. It’s part spa treatment, part Nordic tradition, and it’s the main reason guests rate the experience 4.8/5.

Which pass to book

  • Pure Pass (from $115) — the lagoon, the full 7-step ritual, and a shared changing room. The best-value choice for most visitors.
  • Sér Pass — the same, but with a private changing suite and premium amenities.

Because it’s a timed-entry venue right beside the city, the sunset slots book out first — reserve ahead. If you don’t have a car, several packages bundle a transfer from Reykjavík or the airport, and you can combine Sky Lagoon with the Golden Circle or a South Coast day trip. Trying to decide between the two big names? Our homepage lays Sky Lagoon against the Blue Lagoon side by side — the short version: Sky for a stylish city soak, Blue Lagoon for the airport-day icon.

Guest Reviews

What Sky Lagoon Guests Say

5/5 from 7278 verified GetYourGuide guests

"Fantastic. What a fantastic day. The seven step ritual was great, we enjoyed every minute of our visit to Sky Lagoon. Highly recommended."

Deborah Australia

"absolutely out of this world experience and one that I will definitely repeat when I'm lucky enough to return to Iceland. breathtaking from the moment we arrived. the 7 step spa ritual was just simply amazing, perfect time for the sunset too... highly recommend"

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Stacey United Kingdom

"The Sky Lagoon was the perfect way to end our Icelandic adventure. After days of exploring, discovering and learning - going to this lagoon to soak it all in was the cherry on top. The staff were friendly, the views were serene and the 7-step experience really helps you feel like you are an “unofficial Icelander.” We easily spent a few hours there relaxing and unwinding. The waterfall was amazing on some sore muscles. The Ser package comes with some additional accommodations which made the experience even more special. 10/10"

Cheyenne United States

"Absolutely loved it. Perfect for a solo traveler to take in the beauty. My only wish/request is that hushed voices were enforced more. There were quite a few groups of couples/people that came into the different steps loudly, interrupting a peaceful moment. Other than that, it was lovely!"

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Emma United States

"It was a lovely experience. The 7 step ritual was great and the 2 hour visit was very relaxing"

Julia United Kingdom

"Great experience, I preferred it to blue lagoon. Much more scenic and the sauna was very relaxing"

Jordan United Kingdom

"This experience was incredible loved it. Definitely do this"

Phil Australia

"An excellent experience. was the highlight of our trip! my husband has slight mobility issues but he was able to manage comfortably as he was allowed to wear his swim shoes on the way to the shower and beyond. Only the scrubbing salts area and steam room was super slippery for him (not for the rest) but the staff quickly got him a wheelchair for that part of the ritual and all was well. we enjoyed everything so much. The cold plunge was cold but fantastic, the view from the sauna was mind boggling, the staff were super nice. loved it, highly recommend it!"

Jayashri India

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The city's ocean-edge lagoon books up fast at sunset. Reserve your Pure or Sér pass now — free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Starting from $115 per person.

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