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Blue Lagoon

Iceland travel guide

What to see in the Blue Lagoon

The spa of milky-blue water among lava fields, near the airport.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 4 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to October
  • Stay in Grindavík
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0

Blue Lagoon highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Blue Lagoon

    A silica-rich geothermal lagoon; book ahead.

  2. Bridge Between Continents

    A footbridge over the Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Reykjanes.

  3. Gunnuhver

    Fields of fumaroles near Grindavík.

  4. Reykjanesviti lighthouse

    A lighthouse on the volcanic south-west peninsula.

Where to stay in the Blue Lagoon

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Grindavík · Blue Lagoon Resort

Day trips from the Blue Lagoon

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Blue Lagoon

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Blue Lagoon are from March to October.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from November to February

    Winter: few hours of daylight and closed roads

    There are 4–6 hours of daylight, storms that close roads and the interior (the Highlands) is shut. In return, the northern lights.

    What to do: A 4x4, short routes near Reykjavik and the south, and check road.is every morning.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the harbour food stand. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Iceland guide.

  • Lava Restaurant

    Blue Lagoon

    Cooking right by the lagoon.

  • Moss Restaurant

    Blue Lagoon

    A tasting menu.

Frequently asked questions about the Blue Lagoon

What to see in the Blue Lagoon?

Blue Lagoon, Bridge Between Continents, Gunnuhver and Reykjanesviti lighthouse.

What to see in the Blue Lagoon in one day?

Don’t miss Blue Lagoon, Bridge Between Continents, Gunnuhver and Reykjanesviti lighthouse. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in the Blue Lagoon?

The handiest areas to stay are Grindavík and Blue Lagoon Resort.

What’s the best time to travel to the Blue Lagoon?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Blue Lagoon are from March to October.

What day trips can you take from the Blue Lagoon?

Blue Lagoon.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.