Less than 15 minutes from central Reykjavik, Sky Lagoon is a newer addition to the ... my solo travel day in Iceland going on this mid-winter day, but it turned out to be quite spectacular.
If you don't have time to trek to the Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon may be a suitable alternative. Opened in 2021, the Sky Lagoon's infinity-edge gives the illusion of swimming amongst the sea and sky.
Although Blue Lagoon is probably the most famous spot — it was all over social media while I was planning — I ended up booking a day at Sky Lagoon. One big selling point was that it's not ...
But to avoid crowds visit Iceland in winter or go first thing in the morning ... the Hverfjall volcanic crater and Lake Myvatn. The Sky Lagoon is one of Iceland’s newest geothermal spas.