Iceland review - 2004, Qupperneq 67

REYKJAVÍK – PURE ENERGY / 65
A Rough Guide
to the Spa City
of Reykjavík
LAUGARDALSLAUG
Outdoor thermal pool
Snapshot: The largest of the seven thermal
pools is situated in the
Laugardalur park. This pool buzzes with life,
regardless of weather. The 86-metre-long water
slide and the shallow wading pool are a hit
with children. Great place to meet locals and
tourists. Right next to Laugar, the new privately
owned gym.
Summer opening times: Mon to Fri 06.30 – 22.30,
Sat & Sun 08.00 – 22.00.
Sundlaugavegur 30, 104 Rvk,
tel. (+354) 553-4039 / 581-1550
ÁRBÆJARLAUG
Indoor and outdoor thermal pool
Snapshot: A new and creatively designed pool.
A fountain and imbedded sunbathing chairs
with Jacuzzi massage streams are situated in
the shallowest part of the pool. Great for kids.
Summer opening times: Mon to Fri 06.30 – 22.30,
Sat & Sun 08.00 – 22.00.
Fylkisvegur, 110 Rvk, tel. (+354) 510-7600
VESTURBÆJARLAUG
Outdoor thermal pool
Snapshot: Vesturbæjarlaug is a homey thermal
pool with friendly staff and a welcoming
atmosphere. The pool is split into a ‘swimming’
section and a ‘playing’ section, and sunbathing
benches are lined up around the pool.
Summer opening times: Mon to Fri 06.30 – 22.00,
Sat & Sun 08.00 – 20.00.
Hofsvallagata, 101 Rvk, tel. (+354) 551-5004
BREIDHOLTSLAUG
Indoor and outdoor thermal pool
Snapshot: A small and cosy thermal pool where
inhabitants of Breidholt go to meet fellow
Breidholtians, relax, or work out. You are sure
to get a direct shot of pure Icelandic communi-
ty spirit if you visit Breidholtslaug.
Summer opening times: Mon to Fri 06.30 – 22.00,
Sat & Sun 08.00 – 20.00.
Austurberg 3, 111 Rvk,
tel. (+354) 567-0781 / 567-0966
GRAFARVOGUR Thermal Pool
Indoor and outdoor thermal pool
Opened: 1998
Area of the pool: 456 m2
Snapshot: The newest addition to the thermal
pool clan, and mainly visited by inhabitants of
Grafarvogur. A new heated children’s pool and
water slide have recently been added.
Summer opening times: Mon to Fri 06:30 – 22.30,
Sat & Sun 08.00 – 22.00.
Dalhús 2, 112 Rvk, tel. (+354) 510-4600
KJALARNES Thermal Pool
Outdoor thermal pool
Snapshot: Kjalarnes pool is the perfect place to
recharge your batteries away from the bump
and grind of the busier areas of Reykjavík.
Summer opening times: Mon to Fri 15.00 – 20.30,
Sat & Sun 11.00 – 17.00.
Grundarhverfi, 116 Rvk, tel. (+354) 566-6879
NAUTHÓLSVÍK Thermal Beach
Man-made beach with thermally heated seawater
Features: one ocean, millions of golden grains
of sand, wading pool, a water temperature of
20°C, new service facilities with changing rooms
and showers, a café in the vicinity and ample
parking space.
Summer opening times: all days from 10.00 –
20.00.
Nauthólsvík Beach, 101 Rvk.
SUNDHÖLL REYKJAVÍKUR
Indoor thermal pool
Snapshot: The indoor thermal pool is a good
place for those wanting to do some real swim-
ming. It is also a good bet in bad weather.
Features: two hot pots and two changing
rooms.
Summer opening times: Mon to Fri 06.30 – 21.30,
Sat & Sun 08.00 – 19.00.
Barónsstígur, 101 Rvk, tel. (+354) 551-4059
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