Place · Reykjavík

Laugardalslaug

Make swimming the outing: a large outdoor pool, hot tubs and family facilities in Reykjavík’s Laugardalur district.

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Your visit at a glance

Time on site: 2–3 hours on site · editorial estimate; travel extra
Start: Sundlaugavegur 30, Laugardalur. This is outside the compact old-centre walking circuit.
Hours checked 2026-10-17: Monday–Friday 06:30–22:00; Saturday–Sunday 08:00–22:00. Holiday hours differ.
Single entry checked 2026-10-17: Adult 1,500 ISK; ages 10–17: 400 ISK; ages 0–9 with guardian: free; rentals cost extra.
Facilities and partial closure: 50-metre outdoor pool, indoor pool, children’s pools and slides. Five grandstand-side hot tubs, the steam room and two private changing rooms are closed; other operations continue.

At Laugardalslaug, the pool can be the centre of the afternoon rather than a short pause between landmarks. There is room for a proper swim, time in the warm tubs and different activities for a family group.

Its location in Laugardalur makes it a different choice from central Sundhöllin. Come here deliberately for the pool complex, then allow time to dry off and eat instead of rushing straight to another distant attraction.

Laugardalslaug outdoor swimming pool in a historical 1975 photograph — Christian Bickel fingalo · source · CC BY-SA 2.0 de · Historical photograph from 27 July 1975; it does not depict the current pool layout. Resized for web; responsive display may crop the frame.

A useful time allowance: 2–3 hours including changing — our allowance
Season and conditions: Year-round, subject to current access and conditions
Getting there: Independent visit; see arrival details below

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Start with the option that matches how you will visit Laugardalslaug. The alternative is useful only if it fills another gap in your plan.

The experience

Compare pool admission and City Card

Compare a single Laugardalslaug swim with a city card only when other included museums or pools are also in your plan.

For the intended validity period and group; confirm pool inclusion and local admission rules.

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The experience

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Choose a scenic spa experience near Reykjavík only if you want that different setting; a public-pool swim remains its own choice.

Optional alternative to the pool; confirm the venue, age rules, transfer and exact pass.

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If considering a Reykjavík City Card, check that your intended visits are included and compare the total for your group and validity period. A card is not automatically the better choice.

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Build the visit around the group

Reserve 2–3 hours including changing. Swimmers can prioritise the outdoor lanes; families can spend more of the visit around the children’s facilities. School swimming and training reserve parts of the complex from late August through June.

An early swim or a relaxed afternoon both work within the regular opening window. Reykjavík Eco-Campsite is nearby, making this an especially simple outing for campers staying there.

A partial closure notice issued on 2 July 2026 affects five hot tubs beside the grandstand, the steam room and two of the four private changing rooms. The rest of the pool continues operating. The city’s construction update from September still describes these closures; contact reception if one of those facilities is central to your visit.

Laugardalslaug or central Sundhöllin?

Choose	Why it fits	Time to reserve
Laugardalslaug	A pool-focused outing in Laugardalur: 50-metre outdoor lanes, children’s facilities and slides. Check the published partial closure.	2–3 hours, plus transport
Sundhöllin, Barónsstígur 45a	A central-city swim with an indoor 25-metre pool and hot tubs; easier to combine with the central walking circuit.	1½–2 hours, plus your walk

These time budgets are our editorial suggestions. Choose Laugardalslaug for the larger pool outing; choose Sundhöllin when keeping travel simple matters more. School swimming and individual facilities can have separate restrictions.

Family cost example, checked 2026-10-17: two adults plus children aged 7 and 12 pay 1500 + 1500 + 0 + 400 = 3400 ISK for one swim, excluding rentals. Children aged 0–9 enter free with a guardian; ages 10–17 pay 400 ISK. Bring towels and swimwear to avoid rental charges.

The city’s July closure notice and construction page, checked again on 2026-10-17, still describe five grandstand-side hot tubs, the steam room and two private changing rooms as affected. Other operations continue. Confirm with reception if a particular facility determines your choice.

Getting ready

Use Laugardalslaug or Sundlaugavegur 30 as the destination in the Strætó journey planner, or arrange a taxi from the centre. Include the return journey in your plan; this pool is outside the compact old-centre walking circuit.

Bring swimwear and a towel, wash thoroughly without swimwear before entering, and keep children within sight. Leave phones and cameras in your locker. Private changing rooms and accessible facilities are listed by the city, but current closures reduce the private-room choice; ask reception about the particular assistance or equipment you need.

Practical update: 2026-10-17. Check current prices, opening arrangements and travel conditions before setting off; individual source dates are listed below.

Sources & editorial review · 2026-10-17

New practical sections were checked against the sources dated 2026-10-17 below. Earlier background checks retain their own dates. Time budgets are editorial suggestions; check current conditions before travelling.