Developed hot spring pool · Iceland
Sky Lagoon
Iceland · 1 mile west of Kópavogur
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 104°F (40°C) at the pool
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Mo-Th 13:00-20:00; Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Kópavogur (1 mi / 2 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Sky Lagoon
Editor's note. Sky Lagoon opened in 2021 on the Kársnes shore in Kópavogur, a short drive from central Reykjavík. Its infinity-edge pool looks out over the North Atlantic, and most tickets include a seven-step ritual of cold plunge, sauna, mist and scrub. Book ahead in summer.
Sky Lagoon is a developed hot spring pool in Iceland, on the edge of Kópavogur.
The pool temperature has been recorded at 104°F (40°C). That puts it in the "classic hot-tub range" range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Water temperature
Classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Sky Lagoon. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 64.11647, -21.94643.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Kópavogur. The spring is about 1 mile (2 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Reykjavík, Iceland.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Sky Lagoon
- Kvika Not recorded
- Víti 108°F
- Guðlaug Not recorded
- Mud pot Not recorded
- Hverahild Not recorded
- Hvammsvík Hot Springs 50°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Sky Lagoon?
The pool temperature has been recorded at 104°F (40°C), which is classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Where is Sky Lagoon?
Sky Lagoon is in Iceland, about 1 mile west of Kópavogur. The GPS coordinates are 64.1165, -21.9464.
Is Sky Lagoon free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Sky Lagoon?
The closest listed spring is Kvika, about 3.7 miles northwest. Víti is about 4.6 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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