Sundhöll Selfoss

Sundhöll Selfoss offers families a quintessential Icelandic swimming experience with heated indoor and outdoor pools that stay warm even in winter, thrilling water slides for adventurous kids, and relaxing hot tubs where parents can unwind. This local favorite provides an authentic cultural experience where your family can mingle with Icelandic families while enjoying geothermally heated waters year-round.

• ✓Heated outdoor pool perfect for swimming in winter weather
• ✓Multiple water slides that kids can ride repeatedly
• ✓Several hot tubs at different temperatures (great for warming up)
• ✓Indoor pool for year-round swimming comfort
• ✓Authentic Icelandic community pool experience

1. 1.Icelanders take pool hygiene very seriously: you MUST shower naked without a swimsuit before entering the pools (private shower stalls available). Staff will enforce this rule, so prepare kids in advance to avoid embarrassment.
2. 2.Bring your own towels and swimsuits or rent them on-site for around 800-1000 ISK each. Purchasing ahead saves time at check-in.
3. 3.Visit during weekday mornings (especially Tuesday or Thursday 10am-12pm) to avoid after-school and evening crowds when local swim teams practice.
4. 4.The outdoor pool is the real highlight in winter. Kids are thrilled to swim in warm water while snowflakes fall around them, creating a magical experience.
5. 5.Download the app or bring cash/card as entry is typically 1000-1500 ISK for adults and 200-400 ISK for children.

Weekday late mornings (10am-12pm) offer the calmest experience with fewer crowds. Winter visits (November-March) provide the most magical atmosphere when steam rises from the outdoor pools against snowy landscapes, though the pools are enjoyable year-round.

Entry costs approximately 1000-1500 ISK for adults and 200-400 ISK for children. The mandatory pre-swim shower without swimsuits is strictly enforced Icelandic custom. Towel and swimsuit rentals available on-site.

Open year-round with consistent hours. Winter visits (November-March) offer the most unique experience of swimming outdoors in cold weather. Summer provides longer daylight hours for visits. Note that Friday hours are shorter (closes at 7pm) compared to weekdays.

Try Kaffi Krus on Austurvegur for family-friendly Icelandic comfort food and great burgers, or visit Menam Thai Restaurant for kid-approved noodles and rice dishes. Both are within a 5-minute drive from the pool.