Laugardalslaug is a large geothermal swimming pool in the Laugardalur valley in Reykjavik. It is Iceland's largest swimming pool complex, with a 50-metre outdoor pool and a 50-metre indoor pool. The complex was built at its current site between 1958 and 1968 and later expanded.
What and where Laugardalslaug is
Laugardalslaug is a large geothermal swimming pool in the Laugardalur valley in Reykjavik.
Iceland's largest pool complex
Laugardalslaug is Iceland's largest swimming pool complex.
The pool complex was built at its current site between 1958 and 1968 and later expanded.
The pools, hot tubs and slide
The complex has a 50-metre outdoor pool and a 50-metre indoor pool.
It also has several hot tubs, a steam bath and a long waterslide.
Geothermal water and the name Reykjavik
Laugardalslaug sits in the Laugardalur area, whose hot springs are linked to the name Reykjavik, meaning smoky bay. The same green valley holds the Reykjavik Botanical Garden, so the two make an easy pairing.
Visiting Laugardalslaug in Reykjavik
For live details such as opening hours, use official sources. To see how it compares with the city's other pools and the local bathing etiquette, see our guide to Reykjavik swimming pools.
If you want to compare options in the city, see Reykjavik tours.
Plan what to pack
Check the Iceland Packing List while preparing for Laugardalslaug: swimming pool Reykjavik guide, then adapt it to the forecast and your activity.
