Sky Lagoon
Clinging to the rocky shoreline of Kópavogur, across the bay from Reykjavík’s Nauthólsvík geothermal beach, you’ll find this beloved local wellness destination. Though an entirely man-made attraction, the stunning architecture and design of Sky Lagoon transports visitors to an oasis of warm geothermal waters, sweeping sea views, and utter relaxation. Its most unique feature is the seven-step Skjól ritual that transports bathers from the main lagoon area through a cold plunge, sauna, misting rain room, and steam room, punctuated with breaks for a luxurious body scrub and refreshing juice. Navigating the “ritual” at your own pace means you can gaze a little longer out the panoramic, floor-to-cieling windows in the sauna or just enjoy the sensory delight of standing in the rain room beneath a mammoth boulder that somehow floats several feet in the air overhead.
