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Swimming in Reykjavík is an unmissable activity whether you go to the Blue Lagoon or find the time to relax in a family-orientated local pool. Unlike other spa towns across the world, the majority of the pools are outdoor municipal pools or lidos with the added bonus of hot pots and steam rooms. Swimming is the national sport and all Icelanders have to be able to swim before they can graduate from school. Families use the hot pools and thermal spas to relax and chat in as primarily a social occasion especially early in the morning and after work. More natural outdoor swimming areas can be found at Landmannalaugar, about a four-hour drive from the city where the hot springs mix with the natural stream. You can even swim in the heated water of the beach beneath the Pearl at Nauthólsvík . All the swimming pools listed below are in Reykjavík, unless stated otherwise, and cost ISK 220 for adults, ISK 100 for children.

Árbæjarlaug, Fylkisvegur, T 510 7600. Mon-Fri 0650-2230, Sat-Sun 0800-2030. Bus 10, 11, 110. Great for families, this outdoor pool has a wonderful view of the countryside as well as hot tubs and a steam room. The countryside setting makes it perfect for a wallow on a cold and windy evening. Highly recommended.

Breiðholtslaug, Austurberg, T 557 5547. Mon-Fri 0650-2200, Sat-Sun 0800-2000. Bus 14, 12, 112. Particularly good if you’re swimming for exercise rather than to socialize.

Grafarvogslaug, Dalhús, T 510 4600. Mon-Fri 0650-2230, Sat-Sun 0800-2030, 2200 in summer. Bus 14 or 15. Large new swimming pool that’s part of a new sports complex with indoor and outdoor pools, hot pots and jacuzzi.

Kjalarneslaug, Kléberg, T 566 6879. Apr-Sep Mon-Fri 1500-2100, Sat-Sun 1100-1700, Oct-Mar Mon-Fri 1700-2100, Sat-Sun 1100-1500. Bus 20. Friendly pool on the outskirts of Reykjavík with a small outdoor pool, hot pots and sauna.

Laugardalslaug Thermal Pool, Laugardalur, T 553 4039. Mon-Fri 0650-2130, Sat-Sun 0800-2000. Bus 5. The biggest of the city’s seven outdoor pool, attracting tourists and residents alike for the 50 m pool, slide, hot pots, steam room and sauna.

Sundhöllin, Barónsstígur, T 551 4059. Mon-Fri 0630-2130, Sat-Sun 0800-1900. The only indoor swimming pool with hot tubs outside and a steam room. Not so exciting for children, but good if you just want to swim.

Vesturbæjarlaug, Hofsvallagata, T 551 5004. Mon-Fri 0630-2200, Sat-Sun 0800-2000. Pleasant outdoor pool with hot pots and a large glass-walled steam room.

Akureyri Swimming Pool, Þingvallastræti 21, 600 Akureyri, T 461 4455, F 461 4460. ISK 270 adults, ISK 140 children 6-15. Good for all ages with hot tubs, outdoor pool, water slide, solarium and steambath. This is the best of the two swimming pools and a great way to ease tired, aching feet.

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