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Sundhöll Reykjavíkur is located in central Reykjavík on Barónsstígur street. Facilities: - 25-metre indoor pool - Hot tubs (various temperatures) - Sauna and steam room - Changing rooms with showers Entry: ~1,000 ISK Open year-round, daily Nearby: Hallgrímskirkja, Laugavegur shopping street
📖 Story
Built in 1937, Sundhöll Reykjavíkur was Iceland's first indoor swimming pool and a revolutionary facility. The Art Deco design remains beautiful. Icelanders of all ages come here daily — swimming lengths, soaking in hot tubs, socializing. It's a working-class community hub where everyone from students to politicians mingle. The central location makes it popular with tourists seeking authentic local pool culture.
✈️ Why Visit
Experience Reykjavík's oldest pool in stunning 1937 Art Deco building — local swimming culture in the city center.
💡 Did You Know?
Sundhöll Reykjavíkur opened in 1937 — it was revolutionary as Iceland's first indoor pool.
Key Facts
Opened 1937
Art Deco architecture
25m indoor pool
Central Reykjavík
Historic swimming hall
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