capital-region · Iceland

Álftaneslaug (Alftanes Swimming Pool)

Álftaneslaug is a quiet geothermal swimming pool located on the Álftanes peninsula in the Capital Region, just a short drive from central Reykjavík. The facility includes outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs with different temperatures, and comfortable family-friendly amenities. Known for its calm local atmosphere and coastal surroundings, the pool offers a relaxing alternative to the busier swimming pools in Reykjavík. Heated with geothermal water and open year-round, it is a great stop when exploring Álftanes and nearby Bessastaðir, the official residence of the President of Iceland.

About Álftaneslaug (Alftanes Swimming Pool)

Did You Know?

✔Iceland has over 120 public swimming pools, most heated by geothermal energy
✔Álftaneslaug (Alftanes Swimming Pool) is part of Iceland's unique swimming pool culture
✔Pool culture is deeply embedded in Icelandic society — locals visit regularly year-round

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About Álftaneslaug (Alftanes Swimming Pool)

Álftaneslaug (Alftanes Swimming Pool) is a geothermal swimming pool in Capital Region. Geothermal pools are central to Icelandic social life and culture, heated naturally by Iceland's volcanic energy.