Iceland review - 2015, Qupperneq 93

ICELAND REVIEW 91
Hrísey Pool
Þelamerkurlaug
Pool
Location: Austurvegur 5, Hrísey Tel: +354 461-2255
Opening hours:
Jun 2-Aug 22:
Mon-Fri: 10.30-19.00
Sat-Sun: 10:30-17:00
Winter hours vary
Location: Þelamörk, Laugaland, Hörgárbyggð
Tel: +354 462-4718 Opening hours:
Jun 4-Aug 20: Sun-Thu: 11:00-22:00
Fri-Sat: 11:00-18:00
Aug 21-Jun 3: Mon-Thu: 17:00-22:30
Fri: 17:00-20:00, Sat: 11:00-18:00
Sun: 11:00-22:30
The charming little island of Hrísey has a great pool complex for all ages featuring a
children’s pool and a hot tub overlooking Eyjafjörður fjord. The complex is part of the
island’s sports center and gym.
Located close to Akureyri, the Þelamörk swimming pool has a children’s wading pool, two
hot tubs, a steam bath and waterslide in addition to an 8x25-m swimming pool, which has
a temperature of 35°C, probably making it Iceland’s largest hot tub.
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Akureyri Pool
Laugar
Pool
Location: Þingvallastræti, 600 Akureyri
Tel: +354 461-4455
Opening hours:
May 28-Sep 1:
Mon-Fri: 06:45-21:00
Sat-Sun: 08:00-19:30
Winter hours vary
Location: Þingeyjarsveit, 650 Laugar
Tel: +354 862-3822
Opening hours: Jun 3-Aug 10: 10:00-21:00
Aug 17-May 25: Mon-Thu: 7:30-9:30 &
16:00-21:00, Fri 7:30-9:30, Sat: 14:00-17:00
Sun: closed
A water paradise catering to the whole family featuring two swimming pools, two water
slides, a splash pool, an indoor pool, four hot tubs, a steam room and sauna. In the
summer, a family park with playground equipment is a popular attraction.
Surrounded by pristine hillsides, the pool at Laugar is 25-m long with a temperature
around 30°C. There are two spacious hot pots, one at 40°C and another around 37°C.
There’s also a kids’ wading area and fitness center.
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SPECIAL PROMOTION SWIMMING POOLS
Selárdalur
Pool
Location: Selárdalur, 690 Vopnafjörður
Tel: +354 473-1499
Opening hours:
Jun 1-Aug 31: 10:00-20:00
Sep 1-May 31: Tue-Fri 10:00-14:00
Sat-Sun: 12:00-16:00
The Selárdalur pool is located on the banks of the Selá river just a short way from
Vopnafjörður. The scenic landscape makes for a beautiful bathing experience. The water in
the pool is heated by a nearby hot spring. There’s a hot tub, wading pool and large sun deck.
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