Iceland review - 2014, Page 88
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Hvolsvöllur
Pool
Hella
Pool
Location: Vallarbraut, Hvolsvöllur,
Rangárþing eystra
Tel: +354 488-4295
Opening hours:
May 1-Sep 31:
Mon-Fri: 06:00-20:45
Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:45
Location: Útskálar 4, 450 Hella
Tel: +354 488-7040
Opening hours:
May 25-Aug 25:
Mon-Fri: 07:00-21:00
Sat-Sun: 10:00-19:00
A 25 x 10.6-meter swimming pool, two hot tubs, a wading pool, a big water slide and
a steam room are to be found at the Hvolsvöllur swimming pool complex,
which is built in with the town’s sports center.
Hella has a 25 x 11-meter certified competition pool as well as a Jacuzzi, two hot tubs
and two wading pools. The pool complex, which is part of the local sports center, also
has three water slides, a steam bath and good sunbathing facilities.
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Hraunborgir
Pool
Laugaskarð
Pool
Location: Hraunborgir, Grímsnes
Tel: +354 486-4414
Opening hours:
May 23-Aug 31:
Mon-Sat: 10:00-20:00
Sun: 10:00-17:00
Location: Laugaskarð, 810 Hveragerði
Tel: +354 483-4113
Opening hours:
May 15-Aug 16:
Mon-Fri: 07:00-20:30
Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:45
This countryside swimming pool complex consists of two hot tubs, wading pool and a
steam bath. It is a part of a service center offering various indoor and outdoor activities
and a panoramic viewpoint. The pool is located next to a campsite and a golf course.
The thermal bath at Laugaskarð—for many years the country’s largest pool—is renowned
for its lovely setting as well as good facilities, including hot tubs, Jacuzzi and a natural
steam bath. The pool is heated with steam coming directly from the ground, known for
its health benefits.
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Borg
Pool
Location: Borg, Grímsnes, 801 Selfoss
Tel: +354 486-4402
Opening hours:
May 31-Aug 24:
Mon-Fri: 10:00-22:00
Sat-Sun: 10:00-19:00
Located in the South Icelandic countryside, this swimming pool has a wading pool, a hot
tub, Jacuzzi, water slide and sauna in addition to a fitness center.
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