Iceland review - 2015, Qupperneq 91

ICELAND REVIEW 89
Stykkishólmur
Pool
Location: Borgarbraut 4, 340 Stykkishólmur
Tel: +354 433-8150
Opening hours:
May 30-Aug 31:
Mon-Thu: 07:05-22:00
Fri: 07:00-19:00
Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:00
Winter hours vary
This pool complex has a 25x12-m outdoor pool, two hot tubs with pure water straight from
the earth, a children’s paddling pool, an indoor pool and a large waterslide. The water is
unique, sourced from a nearby mineral spring and certified as having various health benefits.
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Bolungarvík
Pool
Location: Höfðastígur 1, 415 Bolungarvík
Tel: +354 456-7381
Opening hours:
Jun 1-Aug 31: Mon-Fri: 06:15-21:00
Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:00
Sep 1-May 31: Mon-Fri: 06:15-09:00
and 16:00-21:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:00
The outside area has two hot tubs, a wading pool and a waterslide whereas the
swimming pool and steam rooms are indoors. The pool complex is built in with the
sports center and is located by the campsite.
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Hvammstangi
Pool
Location: Hlíðarvegur, Hvammstangi Tel: +354 451-2532
Opening hours:
Jun 1-Aug 31:
Mon-Fri: 07:00-21:00
Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:00
Winter hours vary
This charming countryside pool is the perfect place to relax and to enjoy the Icelandic sum-
mer. It’s located only 6 km from Ring Road One. The complex features a 25x11-m outdoor
swimming pool, two hot tubs, a children’s paddling pool, waterslide and steam bath.
There’s also a fitness center and facility to wash and dry clothes on the premises.
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Blönduós
Pool
Hofsós
Pool
Location: Melabraut 2, Blönduós Tel: +354 452-4178
Opening hours: Jun 1-Aug 20:
Mon-Fri: 8:00-21:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-20:00
Aug 21-May 31: Mon & Wed: 6:30-21:00
Tue & Thu: 7:45-21:00, Fri: 6:30-17:00
Sat: 10:00-16:00
The main pool at Blönduós is 25x8.5 m. There’s also a wading pool and two hot tubs.
Blönduós is at the heart of the lake- and river-filled region of Húnaflói Bay in Northwest
Iceland, which also boasts many cultural attractions.
Location: Suðurbraut, 565 Hofsós
Tel: +354 455-6070
Opening hours:
May 18-Aug 31: 09:00-21:00
Sep 1-May 17: Mon-Fri 07:05-13:05 & 17:15-
20:15, Sat-Sun 11:00-15:00
Located in a small town with a population of 200, the Hofsós pool is certainly a hidden
gem. Designed by the same architect responsible for the famous Blue Lagoon and the
winner of several design awards, the geothermally-heated pool is built into a hillside
overlooking the sea and Drangey Island.
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SPECIAL PROMOTION SWIMMING POOLS
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