Hot springs bathing is a popular social activity for many Icelanders. Even during the cold and harsh weather months, you’ll find locals spending time relaxing in hot springs and pools to wind down and socialize with friends.
Sky Lagoon is located at Kársnes Harbour, Kópavogur. You can easily take a taxi to and from the city center. A taxi from Reykjavik city center to Sky Lagoon will cost about $25-$30 USD and takes about 15 minutes.
Sky Lagoon is actually a man-made outdoor geothermal pool. It is naturally heated from the hot water in the ground. The water itself is completely cleaned and treated every day to give guests a crystal-clear pool experience.
You can’t see the lagoon from the parking lot or even lookout spots from Reykjavik. It’s hidden behind turf and rocks, with an opening view over the Atlantic Ocean and Skerjafjörður fjord.
The lagoon entrances are tucked into the rocks so you leave the changing rooms and step down into the lagoon. It’s a very welcoming and naturally designed process.