Do I need a swimsuit for Blue Lagoon?

Yes, a swimsuit is required to enter the Blue Lagoon. While you must shower naked before entering, you cannot enter the water without proper swimwear. Rentals (approx. ISK 1000) are available if you forget yours.

Do you need a swimsuit for the Blue Lagoon?

When visiting Blue Lagoon, swimwear is a necessity. Visitors are expected to wear swimsuits while in the lagoon and during any spa treatments that involve entering the water. For those who might forget to bring their own or prefer not to travel with wet swimwear after their visit, Blue Lagoon offers swimsuit rentals.

Can you wear clothes in the Blue Lagoon?

You are more than welcome to wear a t-shirt and shorts over your swimsuit. Likewise, swimwear can be rented for ISK 1000 and while bathrobes can be rented for ISK 1900.

Does the Blue Lagoon have a dress code?

Swimwear only. Showe and wash thoroughly before putting clean swimwear on.

Do you need flip flops at Blue Lagoon?

Flip flops (optional, if you don't want to use the shared showers barefoot) A fresh pair of clothes to change into after the Blue Lagoon.

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Can you get hair wet in Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon water has high levels of silica. Silica is not harmful to hair. However, if you get your hair wet from the water, it can become stiff and difficult to manage. We highly recommend you apply conditioner to your hair and leave it in while you bathe.

Why can't your hair go in the Blue Lagoon?

The geothermal water at Blue Lagoon has high levels of silica, and while silica is not harmful to hair (I repeat, NOT harmful to hair—don't panic!), it can become stiff and difficult to manage once wet. You will feel the mineral buildup and you will need to treat it.

Is nudism allowed in Iceland?

Before we continue, it's important to note that in Iceland, nudity is not even an issue. Icelanders are so, so casual about it. It's a cultural thing.

Can I wear a tampon in the Blue Lagoon?

– Can I go into Blue Lagoon during my menstruation? Yes if you use a tampon you totally can!

Do you really need waterproof shoes in Iceland?

The shoes for Icelandic winter have to be well-insulated and waterproof. Hiking boots most often meet those requirements perfectly. However, if you want something extra warm, you can also wear snow boots with fleece inside, although they may not be as sturdy.

Do I need a towel at Blue Lagoon?

You are welcome to bring your own towel, robe or slippers. However, towels are included in all packages, so there is no need to bring it with you. Bathrobes are included with Premium and Signature admissions.

How warm is the Blue Lagoon?

The water temperature is generally between 37°C and 40°C (98-104°F). But owing to variables outside of our control—including the weather and the season—the water temperature sometimes fluctuates beyond this range.

What happens when you dip your hair in the Blue Lagoon?

Depending on your hair type and how sensitive you are, you might want to use a shower cap or keep your head and hair out of the water. The Silica in the water is not harmful to your hair, but it can get stiff and difficult to manage. There is conditioning in the showers to help, but it might take a few washes.

Does Blue Lagoon smell like sulfur?

Does the Blue Lagoon smell? There can be a slight sulfur smell due to the geothermal nature of the waters, but it's very mild, entirely natural, and harmless. Most visitors don't notice it after the first few minutes.

Does Blue Lagoon have swimsuit dryers?

Blue Lagoon does not provide access to a centrifugal dryer. However, there is a valid reason. Due to the nature of the Blue Lagoon seawater (rich of ingredients such as silica, minerals and algae) the dryer would not work properly.

Why is the letter C illegal in Iceland?

At the same time, Jón wished to legally name his daughter “Camilla”, after his grandmother. Once again, the Icelandic Naming Committee decided that this was inappropriate given the fact that there is no “c” in the Icelandic language.

Is nudism illegal in Germany?

Germany has a long history of allowing mixed sex public nudity in designated areas (e.g., beaches and parks). This was true before WWII, after WWII in both West and East Germany, and currently. Some of these areas are where clothing is optional and some are where clothing is forbidden (i.e., mandatory nudity).

Why can't you wear jeans in Iceland?

Jeans aren't ideal, even for city activities, because they retain moisture as your legs kick up snow. Cotton clothing isn't suited for Icelandic winter, either, due to it holding moisture when you sweat under your layers. Cotton will grow cold, heavy and wet.

Is the Blue Lagoon sanitary?

The pool is checked regularly by the spa for “foreign bacteria” and waterborne diseases, which are a risk in other geothermal pools including in New Zealand. The Blue Lagoon says it is perfectly safe to submerge your head in the Blue Lagoon, although your hair may not thank you afterwards.

Is nudism common in Iceland?

Despite the relaxed culture around nudity, it's not permitted in Iceland's public swimming pools. Nudity is expected in showers for hygiene reasons, and many locals won't shy away from getting naked in locker rooms, but this is as far as it goes.

Can you touch the floor in the Blue Lagoon?

In fact, you can always touch the bottom of the lagoon standing up, so it is not like a swimming pool. The milky-blue depths aren't clear either, so you only really want to stick your head under the water to keep warm or perhaps wash off your mud mask.

Can you wear a tampon in the Blue Lagoon?

Nature was my on my side because it literally started as I was getting dressed AFTER leaving the blue lagoon. It's a disgusting unfortunate situation we have to go through, but use a tampon and enjoy the lagoon. Highly recommend a menstrual cup!

What is the white stuff in the Blue Lagoon?

The interplay of silica and sunlight

This is the white, clay-like substance that our visitors are so familiar with. Commonly referred to as silica, it reflects light in a way that gives the lagoon its characteristic blue color—similar to how the sky appears blue.

Is Blue Lagoon waste water?

The Blue Lagoon began as a pool of wastewater from the Svartsengi geothermal plant in 1976. Few Icelanders, if any, had any desire to bathe in it, as the idea of bathing in wastewater from any kind of power plant was considered crazy.