I’m sure it depends on the metal and the quality of it, but if you have a piece of jewelry you love, I wouldn’t risk wearing it into the lagoon. I spent around three hours there, including an excellent lunch in the Lava Restaurant. There are several places to eat at the Blue Lagoon, including the Moss Restaurant and the Retreat Spa Restaurant which is a good opportunity to enjoy some excellent Icelandic cuisine. Complimentary shower gel and conditioner are provided in the shower area, and you’ll also find complimentary moisturiser in the drying area. Of course, you can bring along your own toiletries if you prefer. There is a sauna, steam bath and massaging waterfall hewn out of the lava, while strangely translucent turquoise water surrounds everything. Before I went to Iceland the first time, I did a lot of research and everything I read about the Blue Lagoon said that you are required to:

If you’re not planning to have a meal, allowing two hours for your Blue Lagoon ritual would be plenty of time for most people. Lava Restaurant, Blue LagoonThe Blue Lagoon in Iceland is still a seriously fun, relaxing, and interesting cultural experience out in a less-populated area of Iceland. “Touristy” or not, it’s absolutely worth visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. So get those haters out of your head already! (My advice for today and always.) When you’re in the water the swirling steam envelops you, giving everything an ethereal, dreamlike quality. The people nearby are barely visible in the mists, and their laughter and voices are strangely muted. Actual footage of me before my trip to the lagoon 13. Don’t underestimate the lagoon’s healing powers The point of showering (completely naked) before entering the lagoon is to make sure all your dirty little bits get clean before heading into what is essentially a giant communal tub. The lagoon is huge and the water is hot, but aren’t you glad all the bodies that are in there have been scrubbed clean first? I am! Therefore, I am happy to do my part for the sake of hygiene.

The Blue Lagoon at night will be less crowded than during the day (though, again, it never feels uncomfortably crowded even then) and with fewer kids in their floaties. So if you’re looking for a truly relaxing experience to just unwind, maybe visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland at night is for you. Blue Lagoon and Northern LightsI’d definitely recommend fitting a visit to the Blue Lagoon into your Iceland itinerary so you can experience it for yourself and let the mineral waters work their geothermal magic on you. Your skin will thank you and you’ll leave feeling relaxed and de-stressed having experienced one of Iceland’s top attractions.

When you exit the main building towards the parking lot, on your right will be a series of walking paths that go behind the building, the parking lot, and the lagoon. What you’ll see is a series of overflow areas that make for some great tourist-free photos.Visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland will be a memorable and unique experience you’ll absolutely want to document. Trust me when I say you will want those photos of your friend in her rented bathing suit and your husband in his mud mask.