Reykjavík Grapevine - 29.07.2016, Side 18

Seltjarnarneslaug
Words MAGNÚS SVEINN HELGASON
Photo ANNA DOMNICK
Situated in a well-off suburb, Selt-
jarnarneslaug is one of the nicest
pools in the capital region. The pool
is very compact and has everything
you could want (except a sauna):
a very comfortable dressing area,
a selection of hot tubs (four in all,
37°C-44°C), a water slide and a wad-
ing pool and probably the best view
from any pool in the region. The
steam bath is also excellent, hitting
the Goldilocks spot of steam baths:
not too big, not too small, not too
hot, not too cold. That’s some good
steam bath feng-shui.
Seltjarnarneslaug also likes to
boast that its water is particularly
healthy as it comes directly from
a nearby borehole, making it rich
in minerals and ideal for treating
various skin conditions.
Instead of a hot dog stand where
you can get your fix of processed pig
meat in a bun, by Seltjarnarneslaug
you’ll find the lovely eco-friendly
café/shop Systrasamlagið, “The Sis-
terhood,” which sells sandwiches,
smoothies and coffee. Definitely
worth a visit!
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Starts with a shot of the Icelandic
national spirit “Brennivín“
Puffin
Smoked puffin with blueberries,
croutons, goats cheese, beetroot
Minke whale
Date purée, wakame, teriaky
“Torched“ Arctic charr
Cucumber, truffle ponzu vinaigrette
and yuzu mayo
Icelandic roll – 4 pcs
Gravlax roll with Brennivín (Icelandic
traditional Snaps) and dill. Avokado, mango,
cucumber, dill mayo, rye bread crumble
Reindeer
Reindeer slider with blue cheese,
portobello, steamed bun
Rack of icelandic lamb
Onion purée, slow cooked leeks,
chimichurri, baked carrot
And to end on a high note ...
Icelandic Skyr
Skyr infused with birch,
berries, white chocolate
crumble, and sorrel granite
7.990 kr.

Sushi Samba
Þingholtsstræti 5 • 101 Reykjavík
Tel 568 6600 • sushisamba.is
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A unique
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The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 11 — 2016
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POOL OF THE ISSUE
QUOTE OF THE ISSUE
Address
Suðurströnd, Seltjarnarnes
Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 6:30-21:00
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00-19:30
Small organic café?
Two thumbs up
Place to take the kids?
Yes!
Nice view?
One big thumb up
What’s special?
Who needs the Blue Lagoon when
you have the mineral-rich water at
Seltjarnarneslaug?
“We’re just such a
small country. As soon
as you’ve announced that a
crime has been committed,
people start putting two
and two together.”
- Westman Islands police chief Páley Borgþórsdóttir, on why she ordered police,
emergency care workers and festival staff to not talk to the media about any re-
ported sexual assaults during the upcoming Merchants’ Weekend Festival.