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Activity Kópavogur, Reykjavík

Sky Lagoon

An activity in Kópavogur, Reykjavík, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Sky Lagoon in Kópavogur, Reykjavík
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Why go

Oceanfront geothermal lagoon with a seven-step sauna ritual.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Reykjavík, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is National Museum of Iceland, 2.8 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Kópavogur
Price
$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Reykjavík, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    National Museum of Iceland

    Settlement-to-today history of Iceland in one clear permanent exhibit.

    Sight · 2.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hallgrímskirkja

    Concrete church inspired by basalt columns, with a tower lift over the rooftops.

    Sight · 3.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Brauð & Co.

    Bakery with a painted facade, famous for cinnamon snails.

    Food · 3.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Kaldi Bar

    Laugavegur bar pouring Kaldi beer from northern Iceland.

    Drinks · 3.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

    Harbor hot-dog stand open since 1937.

    Food · 3.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Sun Voyager

    Steel ship sculpture on the waterfront facing Mount Esja.

    Sight · 3.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Sky Lagoon is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Reykjavík

Sky Lagoon is our only activity pick in Reykjavík; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Reykjavík guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Reykjavík run from 2°C in January to 14°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Sky Lagoon itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Reykjavík from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Reykjavík weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Sky Lagoon, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Vesturvör 44-48, 200 Kópavogur, Iceland
Coordinates
64.11649, -21.94629
Destination
Reykjavík, Iceland
Website
skylagoon.com

Sky Lagoon: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sky Lagoon?

Plan on about 2 hours at Sky Lagoon. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sky Lagoon?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Book time slots ahead; sunset slots go first.

Where is Sky Lagoon?

Sky Lagoon is at Vesturvör 44-48, 200 Kópavogur, Iceland. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sky Lagoon?

Sky Lagoon appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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