Iceland review - 2017, Síða 113

ICELAND REVIEW 111
SPECIAL PROMOTION SWIMMING POOLS
Blönduós
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. imb.is
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Hofsós
Pool
Location: Suðurbraut, 565 Hofsós
Tel: +354 455-6070
Opening hours:
May 16-Aug 26: 9:00-21:00
Sep 1-May 17: Mon-Fri 7:05-13:05
& 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 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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Skagaströnd
Swimming Pool
The Skagaströnd pool area includes a 6x12-m outdoor pool and a hot tub. This is a small,
clean and pleasant pool, with good locker rooms and showers. Here, coffee is available
in the hot tub. Peaceful and beautiful natural surroundings.
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Location: Einbúastígur 6, 545 Skagaströnd
Tel: : +354 452-2086
Opening hours:
June 1-August 31:
Mon-Fri: 13:00-21:00
Sat-Sun: 13:00-17:00
Closed in winter
Sauðárkrókur
Pool
Location: Skagfirðingabraut 20
550 Sauðárkrókur
Tel: +354 453-5226
Opening hours:
Jun 1- Aug 26:
Mon-Fri: 6:50-21:00
Sat-Sun: 10:00-17:00
Aug 27-May 31: Mon-Thu: 6:50-20:30
Fri: 6:50-20:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-16:00
The main pool at Sauðárkrókur is
25-m long. There are two hot tubs,
a sauna and a terrace for sunbathing.
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Location: 560 Varmahlíð Tel: +354 453-8824
Opening hours: Jun 1-Aug 26: Mon-Fri 10:30-21:00
Sat-Sun: 10:30-18:00
Aug 27-May 31:
Mon & Thu: 9:00-21:00
Tue-Wed: 9:00-20:00, Fri 9:00-14:00
Sat-Sun 10:00-15:00
Closed on Sundays from October 1
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Varmahlíð
Pool
The main pool at Varmahlíð has lanes reserved for lap swimming and a section for
families and kids, with a waterslide. There’s a hot tub, sauna and sports facility on site.
Winter: Same, but closes at 22:00 on Fridays and at 17:00 on weekends