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THERMAL POOLS IN AKUREYRI

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Start your walk at Ráðhústorg Square. The name translates to Town Hall Square, although the planned town hall was never actually built! Walk south, through the centre of town, into the oldest part of Akureyri, with its vividly coloured houses. Walking along Hafnarstræti street, you’ll pass historic buildings, such as the 1906 Akureyri theatre and Sigurhæðir, the former home of poet Matthías Jochumsson (who wrote the national anthem), now home to artist residency Flóra.

Start your walk at Ráðhústorg Square. The name translates to Town Hall Square, although the planned town hall was never actually built! Walk south, through the centre of town, into the oldest part of Akureyri, with its vividly coloured houses. Walking along Hafnarstræti street, you’ll pass historic buildings, such as the 1906 Akureyri theatre and Sigurhæðir, the former home of poet Matthías Jochumsson (who wrote the national anthem), now home to artist residency Flóra.

Thanks to copious amounts of geothermal heat, Iceland’s swimming pools, especially the hot tubs, keep us feeling warm, toasty, and relaxed all through the cold and dark winter, as well as the bright summers. Akureyri is no exception, and there are no less than two public swimming pools to be found in town and many more in the surrounding area and towns.

Akureyri Thermal Pool

The Akureyri Thermal Pool is a watery paradise for the whole family. It’s one of the most popular attractions in Akureyri and stays open all year round. The area contains two 25m outdoor pools as well as a 12.5m indoor pool.

Three new waterslides were added to the pool area recently and are already popular with the local children. Inside the building is a hot tub, and the outdoor area has three hot tubs with varying temperatures, up to 42 C. There’s also a refreshing cold tub, a wading pool for the kids and a steam bath. You will also find a hot tub with hydromassage, as well as a new wading pool and sunbathing area. In addition, there’s a play area for children in the surrounding park.

Gler Rlaug

When Akureyri Thermal Pool is crowded on a sunny day, or when the weather is looking rainy or otherwise unappetising, Glerárlaug Thermal Pool is a great option. Glerárlaug Thermal Pool is perfect for those seeking an indoor pool or a smaller crowd than that of the bigger thermal pool in Akureyri. Its outdoor area features two hot tubs, a children’s wading pool, as well as outdoor dressing rooms.

Akureyri Thermal Pool

Þingvallastræti 21, Akureyri / +354 461 4455

Open: Summer Mon-Fri 6:45am-9pm, Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 8am-7:30pm

Winter Mon-Fri 6:45am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm

Glerárlaug Thermal Pool

Höfðahlíð, Akureyri / +354 462 1539

Open: Summer Mon-Fri 6:45am-9pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm, Sun closed

Winter Mon-Fri 6:45am-8am & 6pm-9pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm, Sun 9am-12pm

Hrísey Thermal Pool

Austurvegi 5, Hrísey / +354 461 2255

Open: Summer Summer Mon-Fri 10:30am-7pm, Sat 10:30am-5pm. Sun 8am-7:30pm

Winter Mon closed, Tue-Thu 3pm-7pm, Fri 3pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm

Grímsey Pool

Grímsey / +354 467 3155

Open: Mon-Fri 5-6.15pm, Sat-Sun closed.

Hrafnagil Thermal Pool

Hrafnagilskóli, Akureyri / +354 464 8140

Open: Summer Summer Mon-Fri 6:30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm

Winter Mon-Thu 6:30-8am & 2-10pm, Fri 6:308am & 2-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm

Þelamörk Thermal Pool

Þelamörk, Laugalandi / +354 460 1780

Open: Summer Summer Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm

Winter Mon-Thu 5-10.30pm, Fri 5-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-10.30pm

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Akureyri & the North Guide 2023-2024