Iceland attractions

Vatnaveröld

Vatnaveröld at Sunnubraut 31 in Reykjanesbær combines a covered water-play park with a 25-metre outdoor pool and 50-metre indoor pool. It also has four hot tubs and a steam room, giving separate play, lap and warm-water areas in one facility. Ordinary opening is 06:30–21:30 on weekdays and 09:00–18:00 at weekends. The listed entry price is 1,300 ISK for adults, 240 ISK for ages 10–18 and free for children under 10; the amounts do not state an effective date. Public-holiday and temporary-closure information can differ from ordinary hours, so check directly before visiting. If a particular pool or water-play feature is essential to your visit, ask about its day-of-visit availability. The steam room and hot tubs are separate facilities from the swimming pools.

Vestmannaeyjar Swimming Pool

Vestmannaeyjar Swimming Pool, by Brimhólabraut in Vestmannaeyjar, has an indoor pool and outdoor pool area. Ordinary opening is Monday–Friday 06:30–21:00 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–18:00, providing early weekday access and a consistent daytime weekend schedule. The municipal tariff lists adult entry at 1,200 ISK and 300 ISK for ages 10–17, but does not display a separate effective date. Public-holiday hours can differ from the ordinary weekly schedule, so check directly for the actual date of your visit. Further facility inventory and accessibility guidance are not published; visitors needing particular features or entry arrangements should contact the pool directly. Do not infer slides, tubs or family facilities from the indoor/outdoor description alone. Ask whether public swimming is available at the stated times before travelling.

Vesturbæjarlaug

Vesturbæjarlaug at Hofsvallagata is Reykjavík’s neighbourhood pool in Vesturbær. It has a 25-metre pool, children’s pool, five hot tubs, cold tub, steam room, two saunas, a large infrared sauna and a children’s water slide. A double hot tub was added in 2014, and sauna additions date from 2025. It is open weekdays 06:30–22:00 and weekends 09:00–22:00. The 2026 tariff effective 5 May lists adult entry at 1,500 ISK, free entry for ages 0–9 with an adult and 400 ISK for ages 10–17. The steam room closes Fridays 13:00–15:00 for deep cleaning. Accessible changing rooms, accessible toilets and walkers are available; check direct guidance for routes and lifts. The large infrared sauna is listed separately. Public-holiday and temporary updates may differ from ordinary hours.

Vogar Swimming Pool

Vogar Swimming Pool at Hafnargata 17 is part of the local sports centre. It has a 16.66-by-8-metre pool, a 41°C massage hot tub, cold tub, wading pool and sauna; the complex also includes a gym and sports hall. The pool is open Monday–Friday 06:15–21:00 and Saturday–Sunday 10:00–16:00. Swimmers are asked to leave the water 15 minutes before the advertised closing time. The 2026 municipal tariff lists single admission of 1,000 ISK for ages 18–66, with free entry for ages 0–17 and 67+. Ten-visit, 30-visit and annual options are available for ages 18–66. Although the centre can accommodate groups overnight, that accommodation is separate from the pool service. Check directly for public-holiday or temporary changes, and ask about individual access needs because facility-specific accessibility guidance is not published.

Vík Swimming Pool

Vík Swimming Pool at Mánabraut 3 in Vík í Mýrdal has a 16.7-metre outdoor main pool, children’s pool, hot tub, cold tub and sauna. Separate children’s and warm-water areas sit alongside the outdoor pool, giving families options beside the main swimming area. Public hours, admission prices and a dated tariff are not currently published. Contact the operator before travelling to ask whether the pool is open, the day’s hours, entry arrangements and whether the children’s pool, sauna and tubs are available. Accessibility guidance is not published, so visitors who need a particular pool-entry or changing-room feature should ask directly. Check the seasonal dates and individual feature availability for the intended visit day. The listed facilities do not establish a timetable, so direct contact is essential before setting out.

Álftaneslaug

Álftaneslaug at Breiðumýri has a 25-metre outdoor pool and a 12-by-8-metre indoor pool intended for parents and younger children. It is Iceland’s only wave pool, and its waterslide is 80 metres long and 10 metres high. The complex also has two hot tubs, a cold tub, splash pool, steam room, sauna and gym. Steam and sauna facilities complement the pool area. Opening hours are Monday–Friday 06:30–22:00 and Saturday 09:00–18:00; Sunday hours run 09:00–22:00 from 1 June to 30 September. A single swim costs 1,350 ISK. Children aged 0–17, visitors aged 67 or older and disabled visitors enter free with the required Garðakort. Private changing rooms, bathing wheelchairs and an outdoor-pool lift support visitors who need them. Holiday schedules are set separately.

Árbæjarlaug

Árbæjarlaug at Fylkisvegur 9 in Reykjavík includes a 25-metre pool, an indoor pool linked to the outdoor pool, a children’s pool and a wading pool. Hot tubs, a whirlpool bath, cold tub, steam room, infrared sauna and waterslide support relaxed visits, while beach volleyball, running routes and infant facilities extend the grounds. Outdoor changing rooms are also available. Opening hours are Monday–Friday 06:30–22:00 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–22:00. Adult entry has been 1,500 ISK since 5 May 2026; children aged 0–9 enter free with a guardian and ages 10–17 pay 400 ISK. The ground-floor building has accessible parking, no entrance thresholds and an automatic door. A lift connects the indoor and outdoor pools, and a portable hot-tub lift, shower chairs and a bathing bench are available.

Ásgarðslaug

Ásgarðslaug sits in the Ásgarður sports centre in central Garðabær. Its 25-metre pool has five lanes and is kept at 29°C. Younger swimmers have a 65-centimetre children’s pool with massage jets, a 35°C wading pool and a slide. The complex also includes two massage hot tubs at 39°C and 42°C, a cold tub, a 47°C steam room and outdoor changing rooms. Monday–Friday hours are 06:30–22:00, Saturday hours are 08:00–18:00, and Sunday hours extend to 22:00 from 1 June to 30 September. A single swim costs 1,350 ISK. Children aged 0–17, visitors aged 67 or older and disabled visitors enter free with the required Garðakort. Accessible changing facilities and a wheelchair lift into the pool are available. Holiday schedules can differ from the regular hours.

Ásvallalaug

Ásvallalaug at Ásvellir 2 is Hafnarfjörður’s large indoor swimming centre. Its wide main pool is divided by a bridge to create 25-metre and 50-metre sections. The complex also has a children’s pool, a 10-metre wading pool with toys, an indoor waterslide, three indoor hot tubs, two outdoor hot tubs, a steam bath and a sunbathing area. Hours are Monday–Thursday 06:30–22:00, Friday 06:30–20:00, Saturday 08:00–18:00 and Sunday 08:00–17:00. Adult admission is 1,250 ISK; children aged 0–17 and people 67 or older enter free. Two accessible changing rooms include shower chairs, with accessible toilets nearby. A Poolpod lift with its own wheelchair serves the larger pools, and a movable lift is available by the pool; steps into the pools and tubs have handrails.

Íþróttamiðstöðin Borgarnesi

Íþróttamiðstöðin Borgarnesi is the sports centre on Þorsteinsgata in Borgarnes. Listed ordinary hours are Monday–Friday 06:30–22:00 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–18:00. Pool size, hot tubs, family features, admission charges and a dated tariff are not currently published. Contact the centre before travelling to ask whether those hours apply to public swimming on your chosen day, along with entry cost and any holiday or temporary changes. If you need a particular facility, ask directly about pool access, changing rooms and accessibility; access guidance is not published. Check local notices for any change in public access and confirm which services are included with swimming admission. The address and ordinary schedule are useful starting points, but they do not establish the availability of a particular pool feature.

Íþróttamiðstöðin Kleppjárnsreykjum

Íþróttamiðstöðin Kleppjárnsreykjum is the Borgarbyggð pool and sports centre at Smátún in Kleppjárnsreykir. Borgarbyggð publishes seasonal opening arrangements for this facility through its recreation-service pages. The available information does not confirm pool dimensions or specific bathing amenities, and no dated 2026 visitor tariff was confirmed. Check the current municipal seasonal schedule before travelling and contact the centre for admission arrangements. Ask specifically about changing facilities, family access and any required accessibility features, because detailed access guidance is not available. Kleppjárnsreykir has its own facility and timetable, distinct from the municipality’s pools at Borgarnes and Varmaland. Confirm any visitor restrictions and the availability of the features you need on the intended date, especially if swimming is a fixed part of your itinerary.

Íþróttamiðstöðin Varmalandi

Íþróttamiðstöðin Varmalandi is the swimming-pool and sports-centre facility on Varmalandsvegur in Varmaland, Borgarbyggð. Borgarbyggð publishes seasonal pool schedules for Varmaland through its recreation-service pages. The available facility information does not confirm pool dimensions or specific bathing features such as hot tubs, a sauna or a slide. Check the current municipal seasonal schedule before travelling, particularly when school and summer programmes change. Contact the centre for the day’s public session, admission arrangements and any age conditions; no dated 2026 visitor tariff was confirmed. Accessibility guidance is not detailed, so ask directly about changing rooms, pool entry and any other access features needed for the visit. Use the named sports-centre page and contact information rather than assuming that Varmaland follows the schedules or amenities of Borgarbyggð’s other pools.

Íþróttamiðstöðin í Búðardal

Íþróttamiðstöðin í Búðardal is a combined sports and bathing centre in Búðardalur. It has a 25-metre outdoor pool, hot tubs, a wading pool, sauna and cold tub. The same building includes a multi-purpose sports hall, gym and treatment room. Dalabyggð opened the facility on 28 February 2026 near the town’s primary and pre-school. Winter opening is Monday–Friday 07:00–21:00 and weekends and public holidays 10:00–16:00. From 1 June to 31 August, weekday hours remain 07:00–21:00 and weekend/public-holiday opening extends to 18:00. Swimmers are admitted until 30 minutes before closing. The pool closes on major public holidays. The 2026 tariff lists adult entry at 1,400 ISK, ages 10–18 at 400 ISK and ages 67+ at 700 ISK. Ten-visit, 30-visit and annual adult cards are also available. Check directly for special-day changes.

Íþróttamiðstöðin í Reykholti

Íþróttamiðstöðin í Reykholti is the sports centre in Reykholt, 801 Selfoss. Its pool area has an outdoor pool, water slide, hot tubs and cold tub; the wider centre includes a gym and sports hall. The 2026 tariff lists adult entry at 1,250 ISK, child entry at 600 ISK and free admission for senior or disabled visitors. The pool and gym were closed for renewal work on 23 August 2026, while the sports hall remained open. An earlier completion date of 1 September 2026 was announced, but the pool was still closed at the latest update. Contact the operator before travelling to establish whether the pool, changing areas and gym have reopened and whether normal prices apply. Public opening hours are not published while the work continues. Ask whether the slide, tubs and changing areas are available before making a special trip.

Ólafsfjörður Swimming Pool

Ólafsfjörður Swimming Pool is at Tjarnarstígur 1, 625 Ólafsfjörður. It has an 8-by-25-metre outdoor pool, hot tubs at 38°C and 40°C, a sauna, cold tub, waterfall pool and children’s pool. One hot tub includes massage. Family facilities include a 3.5-metre snake slide, a 52.5-metre Black Hole slide and family changing space. A sports hall and gym share the complex. The winter timetable effective from 20 August 2026 is Monday–Friday 06:30–19:45, Saturday 10:00–14:00 and Sunday 14:00–18:00. Adult entry is 1,090 ISK and a ten-visit pass costs 7,500 ISK. Children pay 520 ISK, as do visitors aged 67+ and disabled visitors. Tickets are sold until 15 minutes before closing. Although family changing is listed, no formal accessibility arrangement or pool-specific email is published.

Ólafsvík Swimming Pool

Ólafsvík Swimming Pool is at Ennisbraut 11 in Ólafsvík. It has a water slide and is listed open 07:30–21:00 on weekdays and 10:00–17:00 at weekends. Children younger than ten must be accompanied by a swimmer aged at least fifteen. The available official information does not confirm pool dimensions, other bathing features or a current dated admission price. Contact the operator before travelling to check whether the slide is in use, the day’s admission cost and any holiday or seasonal exceptions to the ordinary hours. Accessibility guidance is not detailed, so visitors who require specific changing-room or pool-entry features should ask directly. The address and weekly timetable are useful for planning, while unconfirmed facilities and rates should be checked with the operator. Confirm public access for the intended date before setting out.

Þelamerkurlaug

Þelamerkurlaug at Þelamerkurskóli has a main pool kept at 33–35°C, two hot tubs, a seasonal wading pool, a waterslide landing pool and a steam room. The facility shares its site with a sports hall. Summer hours from 6 June to 23 August are Sunday–Thursday 11:00–22:00 and Friday–Saturday 11:00–18:00. Winter hours from 24 August to 5 June are Monday–Thursday 16:00–22:30, Friday closed, Saturday 11:00–18:00 and Sunday 11:00–22:30. The 2026 tariff lists adult admission for ages 16+ at 1,300 ISK, primary-school-age children at 320 ISK and pensioners at 490 ISK. Children younger than ten must be accompanied by a swimming-capable person aged at least 15, generally with no more than two children per accompanying person. The wading pool is seasonal, so its availability may differ from the main pool.

Þingeyri Swimming Pool

Þingeyri Swimming Pool at Kirkjugata 2 has a 16.67-metre pool, an indoor hot tub, outdoor hot tub and sauna. The same centre includes a gym and sports hall. Summer hours from 2 June are Monday–Friday 08:00–21:00 and weekends/public holidays 10:00–18:00. From 1 September, winter weekday opening is split between mornings and late afternoons. Single entry is 1,420 ISK; a ten-visit card is 8,530 ISK, a 30-visit card is 20,470 ISK and an annual card is 25,030 ISK. Under-18s enter free, and pensioners or disabled visitors receive a 50% single-entry discount. The displayed prices do not state an effective date. In winter, Monday–Thursday is 08:00–10:00 and 17:00–21:00, Friday 08:00–10:00, and weekends 10:00–16:00. Both hot tubs are listed with the pool. Check directly for holiday or temporary changes.

Þorlákshöfn Swimming Pool

Þorlákshöfn Swimming Pool at Hafnarberg 41 has a 25-metre pool, two hot tubs, wading pool and three water slides. It also includes a shallow indoor water-play pool, steam room, indoor and outdoor changing rooms, and private changing provision. Families have separate shallow-water and slide features alongside the main pool. Summer hours from 1 June to 31 August are weekdays 07:00–21:00 and weekends 10:00–18:00. A dated tariff and operating timetable outside this period are not published, so contact the pool before travel for entry prices, seasonal hours and public-holiday arrangements. Ask directly if you need a particular private changing or access feature, because detailed accessibility guidance is not published. Do not assume the summer schedule continues later in the year. Check that the water slides and shallow play pool are operating on the intended date.