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Swimming in Thermal Pools

Akureyri Thermal Pool
Skólastígur 4
IS-600 Akureyri
Phone: (+354) 461-4455
E-mail: sund@akureyri.is

Akureyri Swimming Pool is open all year round and is one of the most popular attractions in Akureyri. Facilities include two 25m outdoor pools for lane swimming, pummelling water jets, three water slides, a splash pool, a small indoor pool, four hot tubs, a jacuzzi, a cold bath, steam bath and an extensive area for sunbathing. All the pools and tubs are heated with natural geothermal energy. Pool temperatures range from 27°C to 33°C and the hot tubs between 37°C to 42°C. The whole facility is maintained to a high standard.

Akureyri swimming pool is one of Iceland's finest and was voted Iceland‘s favourite pool in 2022. Whether you are a local or a tourist, Akureyri swimming pool welcomes everyone to experience Icelandic swimming pool culture, enjoy a good time, or simply unwind. The pool has excellent disabled facilities and accessibility. 
How to get there: Check Google maps here.
For prices and opening hours, check here


Glerárlaug Thermal Pool (indoor)
Höfðahlíð
IS-600 Akureyri
Phone: (+354) 462 1539 / (+354) 898 7326
E-mail: sund@akureyri.is

The swimming pool "Glerárlaug" is a great indoor pool used for swimming lessons. It has great qualities as an indoor pool and is open to the public outside its regular teaching times. The pool has an outdoor area with two geothermal hot tubs, a children's paddling pool and outdoor dressing rooms.
How to get there: Check Google maps here.
For prices and opening hours, check here


Hrísey island Thermal Pool
Austurvegi 5
Phone: (+354) 461 2255

Hrísey island Thermal Pool includes a 12,5m outdoor pool, a paddling pool, a cold tub and a hot tub. The pool‘s temperature varies between 30 - 32°C and the hot tub between 38 - 40°C. The cold tub is only open during the summer. Swimwear and bath towels can be rented on site. Sun-loungers are available by the pool during summer. 
For prices and opening hours, check here


Grímsey island Pool
Vallargötu
IS-611 Grímsey
Phone: (+354) 461 3155
Indoor pool (12.5 x 6 m) and a hot tub.

Grímsey Swimming Pool is a 12.5 x 6 m inndoor pool. Other facilities include a hot tub, cold tub and steam bath. There is no disabled access.
Prices: Click here for prices.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 17.00 - 18.15
Sunday and Saturday closed.
For more information, see advertisement in Grímsey‘s store.