Iceland review - 2016, Page 136

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BITS & PIECES SPECIAL PROMOTION
Pools Worth Making a Splash About
Reykjavík’s geothermal swimming pools offer a place to soothe your cares
away and soak up the many therapeutic benefits of Icelandic water. Perfect
for a relaxing dip or a few laps. There’s fun for the young-at-heart on the
water slides and it’s always a good time to unwind in the range of hot tubs
by the poolside and get to know the local gossip. Why not visit the ‘Swim-
ming Palace,’ Sundhöll in, Iceland’s oldest and most charming pool, designed
by renowned architect Guðjón Samúelsson? Enjoy the range of facilities at
Laugardalslaug, including 50-meter (55-yard) in- and outdoor pools, a range of
hot tubs and waterslides, and for family fun look no further than Árbæjarlaug
where the little ones can enjoy a children’s pool, paddling pool, slides and
water fountains. In the western part of town is the recently renovated, small
and friendly Vesturbæjarlaug. Located within walking distance of the city
center, it’s good for a soothing soak after a day of shopping and sightseeing.
visitreykjavik.is/swimming-reykjavik
Sleep in Luxury
Just imagine sleeping under a warm, fluffy cloud. Eiderdown duvets give their
owners exactly that sensation. They provide excellent insulation and the exact
warmth necessary to sleep well, and are so lightweight that one only feels
comfort. Eiderdown comforter factory shop Dún og fiður has the finest quality
eiderdown duvets in Iceland. The duvets are handmade with feather-free down
and 100 percent down-proof cotton. The shop is located on Reykjavík’s main
shopping street Laugavegur and offers a wide variety of quality duvets and
pillows, which can be purchased tax-free.
The eider duck is an Arctic bird, found in large numbers along the coastline
of Iceland. The birds gather in colonies to nest, and the females pluck their
down to insulate their nests. The eider duck being a protected species in
Iceland, eider farmers ensure that no harm is done, replacing down with hay
after harvesting, and keeping predators at bay. dunogfidur.is
The Perfect Card
The Reykjavík City Card gives you free access to the best Reykjavík has to offer.
For a reasonable fee, you can explore museum after museum of history, paint-
ings, sculptures and photography. Enjoy a free bus ride to them all.
Take the ferry to Viðey island, the ideal place for a refreshing walk, enabling
you to quickly recover from any accidental cultural overdose.
Take the ferry back and enjoy a hearty meal in Reykjavík
at a discount. After dinner, we recommend a free trip
to one of Reykjavík’s cure-all thermal pools. Here,
you can forget your worries, soothe your muscles
and work out enough to secure a good night’s sleep.
Available at the downtown Tourist Information
Center at Aðalstræti 2 and at many other locations.
citycard.is