Árbæjarlaug

A brand new complex on the outskirts of the city, it has nice views over the city centre and is a nice place to watch the sunset. There is an indoor and outdoor pool, a waterslide, several hot-pots and a steam bath. This is a favourite with families and is perhaps the nicest of the city's pools. Buses run here from central Reykjavik.

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Address: Fylkisvegur
Hours: Mon-Fri 06:30 - 22:00, Sat Sun summer: 08:00 - 22:00, winter: 08:00 - 20:30
Price: 1255 kr
Website: reykjavik.is (opens in a new tab)

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