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The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths

Sky Lagoon

Kópavogur, near Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SAUNAS & BATHS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 9 2026

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Sky Lagoon

A geothermal lagoon on the coast near Reykjavik, built into dark volcanic rock with coves, passages and a swim-up bar. An infinity edge faces the ocean, and a seven-step Skjól ritual adds a sauna with a sea-view window, cold mist, salt scrub and steam room.

Highlights

  • Seven-step Skjól ritual
  • Ocean-view sauna window
  • Infinity edge facing sea

Good to know

  • Ritual can only be done once
  • Phones allowed in lagoon, often crowded
  • Sér pass adds private changing room

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